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OER Toolkit: Use OER for a Sustainable Future

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Commit to the use of OER for a Sustainable Future: Sustainability

How OER connects to the Sustainable Development Goals 2030

This module will demonstrate how the use of OER supports the University commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Committed to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

Western Sydney University has responded to this commitment by identifying the SDG linkages to our CORE - Curriculum, Operations, Research and Engagement - framework. Underpinning this are the cross-cutting themes of education (SDG 4) and partnerships (SDG 17), as well as leadership.

In becoming an educational signatory to the SDSN Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Initiative, Western is committed to support and promote the principles of the SDGs through our teaching, research, campus operations and outreach.

Our curriculum work is aligned to SDG 4.7:

By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.

In becoming an educational signatory to the SDSN Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Initiative, Western is committed to support and promote the principles of the SDGs through our teaching, research, campus operations and outreach.

SDG Commitment:

In order to meet our SDG commitment, Western is working to ensure all our campuses and major programs are environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive. Our campus operations are addressing different aspects of:

  • 6 – Clean water and sanitation.
  • 7 – Affordable and clean energy.
  • 11 – Sustainable cities and communities.
  • 12 – Responsible consumption and production.
  • 13 – Climate action.

In becoming an educational signatory to the SDSN Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Initiative, Western is committed to support and promote the principles of the SDGs through our teaching, research, campus operations and outreach.

SDG Commitment:

In order to meet our SDG commitment, Western is undertaking research that provides solutions to sustainable development challenges. Our researchers, institutes and centres are addressing different aspects of:

  • 3 – Good health and well-being.
  • 4 – Quality education.
  • 5 – Gender equality.
  • 7 – Affordable and clean energy.
  • 9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure.
  • 10 – Reduced inequalities.
  • 11 – Sustainable cities and communities.
  • 12 – Responsible consumption and production.
  • 13 – Climate action.
  • 15 – Life on land.

We take a shared approach to engagement at Western Sydney, with many different divisions focusing on sustainability, access and equality. We engage both locally and internationally outside of the university through the our local school networks, community groups and partnerships, as well as through our global hub and RCE network.

SDG Commitment:

In order to meet our SDG commitment, Western is contributing to the achievement of the SDGs by ensuring our major programs are environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive. Our internal and outreach programs are addressing different aspects of:

  • 4 – Quality education.
  • 5 – Gender equality.
  • 10 – Reduced inequalities.
  • 17 – Partnerships for the goals.

In addition, the Library is committed to adding an A to the University's CORE committment - creating an ACORE framework for the Library.

In becoming an educational signatory to the SDSN Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Initiative, Western is committed to support and promote the principles of the SDGs through our teaching, research, campus operations and outreach.

Our curriculum affordable education work is aligned to SDG 4.3:

By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university.

Sustainable Development Resources

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