IAU HESD Cluster Report 2020-21.pdf

The International Association of Universities (IAU) published a report on its Global Cluster on Higher Education and Sustainable Development (HESD) for 2020-2021. The report highlights the work of IAU members in addressing the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It emphasizes the importance of higher education partnerships in achieving the global goals and stresses the interconnectivity of all SDGs. The report covers the IAU's strategy, priority themes, and activities, including global surveys, cluster activity reports, and statements on each of the 17 SDGs. The IAU's mission is to promote and enhance the power of higher education to transform lives and address local and global challenges. Its vision is to be the most influential and representative global association of higher education institutions, advocating for a dynamic leadership role for higher education in society. The report also outlines the IAU's values, including academic freedom, cooperation, and social responsibility, and its strategic priorities, such as promoting value-based leadership, inclusive internationalization, and sustainable development in higher education.