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17 Sustainable Development Goals

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The sends a strong signal to the international community: global challenges can only be solved through joint action. At the heart of the agenda are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which focus on key issues such as , , and .

In our online magazine, we take a detailed look at the 17 SDGs and show which challenges they address. In addition, we present the dedicated contributions of our international alumni who are actively working to implement the SDGs and contribute to sustainable development in their regions. We also look at the progress that has been made since the 2030 Agenda was adopted in 2015 and how the goals are being achieved worldwide. Stay informed and find out how these important goals are being driven forward worldwide.

  • Goal 1: No Poverty
  • Goal 2: Zero Hunger
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 4: Quality Education
  • Goal 5: Gender Equality
  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Goal 7: Affordable and clean Energy
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 14: Life below Water
  • Goal 15: Life on Land
  • Goal 16: Peace, Justice and strong Institutions
  • Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
  • The 2030 Agenda: An instruction manual for a sustainable future

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  • SDG Ziel 3: Gesundheit und Wohlergehen
    A stethoscope is wrapped around a globe: a symbol of global health
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    Community Challenge 2025: Global Health

    This year's challenge invites Germany alumni to participate with innovative ideas for better global health. Visionaries, social entrepreneurs and innovators are invited to propose creative solutions that can transform healthcare systems worldwide.

  • SDG Ziel 11: Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
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    Short-term rental housing regulation in European cities

    Date30.04.2025

    Locationonline

    Lecture

    In this Humboldt Cities Lecture, Claire Colomb will present the findings of a forthcoming book on the regulation of platform-mediated short-term rental in 12 European cities.

  • SDG Ziel 13: Maßnahmen zum Klimaschutz
    SDG Ziel 4: Hochwertige Bildung
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    Promoting climate education in schools

    Why is climate education in schools important? Evelyn Araripe, an expert in climate and sustainability education, gave insights into her research during a Virtual Coffee Break.

  • Two South African schoolchildren crossing a crosswalk
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    ALPHA TOWER: An Entrepreneurial Journey

    Date26.03.2025

    Locationonline

    Virtual Coffee Break

    Find out in this Virtual Coffee Break how ALPHA TOWER aims to improve education in South Africa and what challenges the two founders of the start-up have overcome. #byalumnsforalumns

  • SDG Ziel 10: Weniger Ungleichheiten
    SDG Ziel 5: Geschlechtergleichheit
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    Greater diversity for Nigeria’s universities

    Pharmacy professor Oluwatoyin A. Odeku from Ibadan in Nigeria has developed a mentoring programme for women who aspire to pursue an academic career.

  • SDG Ziel 10: Weniger Ungleichheiten
    SDG Ziel 5: Geschlechtergleichheit
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    Building bridges for diversity

    Tâmara Andrade campaigns for diversity and equal opportunities in the work environment in her home country Brazil. She is now in Germany to share her experience.

  • SDG Ziel 4: Hochwertige Bildung
    Young adults sit next to each other and look at their smartphones.
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    Chris Brown’s app promotes a more positive world of ideas

    Chris Brown is taking part in the 2024 Alumniportal Community Challenge. His idea is to create an app that is designed to inspire people with positive ideas and promote critical thinking.

  • SDG Ziel 15: Leben an Land
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    Why bees are so important to our survival

    Bees are affected by climate change and pesticides. In a Virtual Coffee Break, Dr. Kirsten Traynor spoke about the role these animals play in our ecosystem and about how we can protect them.

  • SDG Ziel 5: Geschlechtergleichheit
    A Latin American mentor and an Asian mentee sit together at the table, smiling and talking.
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    “The programme was a turning point for me”

    Joining forces: read here, how the Women Forward Mentoring Programme of the Humboldt network helps women to achieve their goals in academia.

  • SDG Ziel 12: Nachhaltige/r Konsum und Produktion
    SDG Ziel 9: Industrie, Innovation und Infrastruktur
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    What is a circular economy?

    Our ecological transformation can only succeed if fewer resources are consumed. The future intention is therefore that they be recycled.

  • SDG Ziel 2: Kein Hunger
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    Global solutions to achieve greater food security

    Combating hunger, reducing aid dependency: learn how Germany alumni are promoting sustainable agriculture and food security.

  • SDG Ziel 7: Bezahlbare und saubere Energie
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    Clean hydrogen for renewable energy systems

    Date03.09.2024

    Virtual Coffee Break (recording)

    This Virtual Coffee Break is all about green hydrogen as a renewable energy source. In her presentation, Professor Lucy Ombaka highlights the role of clean hydrogen in creating renewable energy systems that go beyond net zero targets and bring about societal change. #byalumnsforalumns