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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.

The President's Award for Research Impacting the Sustainable Development Goals - 2022

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.

Dr. Alicia Mateos Cardenas

Winner

Dr. Tracey Skillington

Shortlisted

Professor Paul Ross

Shortlisted

Our Contribution to the SDGs

SDG 1 - No Poverty

SDG 1 - No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

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SDG 2 - Zero Hunger

SDG 2 - Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

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SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

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SDG 4 - Quality Education

SDG 4 - Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

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SDG 5 - Gender Equality

SDG 5 - Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

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SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation

SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

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SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all

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SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

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SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation

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SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries

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SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable

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SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

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SDG 13 - Climate Action

SDG 13 - Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

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SDG 14 - Life Below Water

SDG 14 - Life Below Water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

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SDG 15 - Life on Land

SDG 15 - Life on Land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

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SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

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SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

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UCC’s SDGs Publications 2018-2022

5,696 publications that contribute to the SDGs

45% of all UCC’s publications contribute to the SDGs

SDGs-related publications were cited 149,969 times

SDG 3, SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 13 and SDG 16 are UCC’s top 5 SDGs for publications.

Average growth rate of 11% in number of UCC publications across all SDGs (vs 2017-2021)

UCC researchers published 1,303 publications in 2022 alone that contribute to the SDGs

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