What are the SDGs?
UCC is the first University in Ireland to undertake a comprehensive mapping of its research to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as our researchers tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges.
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Sustainable Development Goals at UCC
We recognise the crucial role that university research plays in achieving the SDGs by 2030. As an internationally competitive, research-led university our researchers contribute to the growth of Ireland’s knowledge-based economy, developing the innovations and solutions needed to address urgent global sustainable development challenges.
UCC’s SDG Publications (2019-2024)
Publications
Of publications contributing to the SDGs
Publications in 2024
SDG publications cited
Times the world average in SDG14 & SDG16
The President's Award for Research Impacting the Sustainable Development Goals
Through this award, the President honours UCC researchers and/or research teams whose research drives the sustainability agenda and progresses UCC’s leadership in this space.