Ending all types of poverty for everyone.
This is where change begins.
Academics and the SDGs
We want to make it easier for you to embed sustainability into your education. The University at Buffalo is an excellent resource for sustainable courses, sustainable research, sustainable clubs and much more that can help get you involved in sustainability here at UB, in our Buffalo community and beyond!
Sustainable Development Goals
Promoting sustainable agriculture and better nutrition while achieving food security and ending hunger.
Ensuring healthy and happy lifestyles for all ages.
Promoting inclusive, quality education.
Empowering women and achieve gender equality
Managing water and sanitation in a sustainable way to ensure its availability to all.
Making reliable and affordable energy more accessible to everyone.
Promoting equitable and sustainable economic growth that offers dynamic and valuable jobs.
Creating resilient infrastructure that promotes sustainable and constructive industrialization.
Reducing inequalities found within the community.
Developing safe, resilient and sustainable places to live.
Developing sustainable methods of product invention and consumer spending.
Taking steps to combat climate change and its impacts.
Conserving and managing the marine resources and oceans to promote sustainable development of our world.
Managing forests and terrestrial ecosystems, while combating desertification, land degradation and biodiversity loss in a sustainable way.
Promoting peace and justice with effective, accountable and inclusive institutions.
Revitalizing global partnerships for a sustainable future and strengthen the implementation of these goals.
Apply for course or experiential learning project funding
The Climate Action Project Funding supports student, staff, and faculty‑led initiatives that advance UB’s Climate Action Plan. These projects could range from infusing climate action plan work into courses and curriculum to professional development opportunities.
Funded projects may be required to produce a visual project summary or report, share relevant datasets or materials on UB’s Climate Action Plan site, and optionally participate in public engagement activities such as workshops or seminars.