CUHK efforts
on the SDGs

CUHK strives to give effect, wherever possible, to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) endorsed by the United Nations. It does this through its research, teaching and knowledge transfer activities, and also through its institutional policies.  This section of Sustainable Development Matters describes the recent efforts and achievements of the CUHK community in driving sustainable development. 

No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Zero Hunger

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

Good Health and Well-being

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

Quality Education

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

Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries

Sustainable Cities and Communities

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

Responsible Consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Life Below Water

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

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

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

Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025

CUHK was ranked 71st globally, maintaining its position in the top 100 universities for the third consecutive year, with remarkable performance in the following SDGs:

SDG 4: 28th globally

SDG 12: 27th globally

SDG 13: 26th globally

THE Impact Rankings assess worldwide universities’ performance against the SDGs.