Protecting our Environment
Defending our ecosystems and improving management of our natural resources.
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Sustainability
Research driving progress
Irish research is addressing urgent global challenges. UCD is ranked no.1 in Ireland in QS World University Rankings for Sustainability and in the top 50 globally for 2024. Our leading experts are informing policy, creating new technologies and participating in major advisory bodies to help meet Sustainable Development Goals and directly effect change across the world.
Achieving the SDGs
UCD experts played a vital role in embedding the role of research in the UN SDGs. The university holds special consultative status with the UN ECOSOC and our experts' work influences outputs from major international policy-making organisations such as the UN, the WHO and the EU. Press play to hear from our researchers or visit UCD Earth Institute to learn more.
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Working with Government, Industry and communities, our leading researchers are driving positive change across Health, Energy, Sustainable Food Systems, Society and protection of natural resources and ecosystems. Press play to find out how a UCD-led project is impacting European policy and leaving a legacy for future generations.
Find out moreTransforming our World
Innovation will play a vital role in reaching the SDGs by 2030. UCD experts are developing cutting-edge technologies that will advance systems and practices to help shape a better future for people across the globe. Press play to learn how our research is set to change the landscape of maternal health toward the SDG 3 priority of reducing maternal and newborn mortality.
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