Sustainable development
KI contributes to sustainable development through research, education and collaboration. According to the United Nations, the years until 2030 are going to determine the quality of life for the next 100 years. KI's vision is to advance knowledge about life and strive towards better health for all. This includes current and future generations and means environmental and social responsibility in the way KI conducts its activities.
Transforming our world by 2030
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
In 2015 the United Nations signed up to the Agenda 2030 and devised 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of solutions for the biggest problems the world faces today.
Film: One KI for Sustainable Development
Film: One KI for Sustainable Development
Many KI employees are contributing to sustainable development. However, we can all do more! The film aims to inspire employees to take action for people, planet and welfare.
KI web course: Getting Started with the SDGs
KI web course: Getting Started with the SDGs
This course will introduce KI employees to the Agenda 2030 and its SDGs and show how each of us can contribute. The course includes activities, videos, quizzes and discussions.
KI Sustainability Day 2021: Keynote speaker
KI Sustainability Day 2021: Keynote speaker
Professor Stefan Swartling Peterson (Global Transformation for Health at KI) presents a system perspective on sustainability work.
KI initiatives and contribution
EDUCATION
CAMPUS
CAMPUS
KI strive to be a sustainable university with minimized climate and environmental impact.
Here you find more information about how KI contributes to the environment and climate work and how you can contribute.
COLLABORATION
Take action together with KI
Climate Action
Climate Action
The climate crisis is happening now. The years until 2030 are going to determine the quality of life for the next 100 years.
Learn more about KI's initiatives, watch a lecture on climate change & action and learn how you as a KI employee can contribute.
KI participated in the Times Higher Education Impact ranking 2021
KI participated in the Times Higher Education Impact ranking 2021
Times Higher Education (THE) Impact ranking 2021 aims to measure how Higher Education Institutions contribute to the Agenda 2030 and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The main purpose of KI's participation was to identify any strengths and weaknesses at the university and to use the work process itself as a learning process.