Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI)

The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) in an open partnership between United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, UNESCO, United Nations Environment, UN Global Compact’s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, United Nations University (UNU), UN-HABITAT, UNCTAD and UNITAR.  Through its strong association with the United Nations, HESI provides higher education institutions with a unique interface between higher education, science, and policy making.

On 8 July 2020, HESI is organizing a special event during the 2020 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

1. Reflect on where we are: ​Through the discussion, to understand​ the impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education so we know “where we are”;
2. Explore where we want to get to:​ Explore new ideas as to how we can ​regenerate, renew and revitalise ​ Higher Education and explore different pathway that would offer ideas on how to Redesign Higher & Further Education for the Future;
3. Be inspired, while considering access and equity, to build collective intent: ​Be inspired by new, propositional fresh thinking as to what we can achieve collectively while also ensuring that we consider inclusion and equity at all levels, everywhere.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE JULY 3.  More information/register here