The Future of Higher Education for Sustainable Development

The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI), established in 2012 ahead of the Rio+20 Conference, is a collaborative partnership between multiple United Nations entities and the global higher education community. Its primary goal is to enhance the role of higher education in promoting sustainable development by facilitating multi-stakeholder discussions, actions, and the sharing of best practices. For the 2024-2025 period, HESI is chaired by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, UN University, UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Sulitest Association. Each year, HESI organizes a global forum in conjunction with the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to highlight the critical role of higher education in achieving sustainable development.

Start: 15 July 2024