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Global Responsibility combines internationalization with third mission in order to spread and transfer the knowledge generated by the University of Cologne in our local, regional and global networks and contribute to global change. Global Responsibility expresses thereby an attitude, which defines the role and the motivation of a university to act globally. It emphazises that all actions have a global impact which every individual should be aware of. It is the task of a university to generate and spread knowledge in order to overcome outdated concepts and raise global awareness.

The UoC sees its research and teaching – embedded within the UN Sustainable Development Goals – in global responsibility for shaping the development of science and education, society, and living conditions. Active participation in European and Global networks strengthens its global impact, contributes to shaping the higher education and living landscapes and provides impulses and global competence also for local activities and initiatives. This brings with it a responsibility to continuously develop one’s own institution, which is promoted through competent participation in all areas addressed.

3 · Good Health and Well-Being

<span dir="ltr" lang="en">"Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages"</span>

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

(c) United Nations
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">Erasmus+ Mobility Togo & Cameroon</span>

Erasmus+ Mobility Togo & Cameroon

Erasmus+ student and research exchange programs with the University of Lomé in Togo and the University of Dschang, Cameroon

4 · Quality Education

Quality Education  is of critical importance because of its transformative effects on the other SDGs. Sustainable development hinges on every child receiving a quality education. When children are offered the tools to develop to their full potential, they become productive adults ready to give back to their communities and break the cycle of poverty. Education enables upward socioeconomic mobility.

<span dir="ltr" lang="en">"Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education...</span>

"Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education...

...and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all" (c) UN
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">DaF Remotely</span>

DaF Remotely

German as a Foreign Language (DaF) online course and examination structures in Herat, Afghanistan
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">UNAM Networking Series</span>

UNAM Networking Series

Namibian Innovative Research Management Structures

5 · Gender Equality

Gender equality is a human right. It is also a precondition for realizing all goals in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. We cannot miss out the crativity, wisdom and commitment of half the population if we want to create a liveable future for everyone.

"Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls"

"Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls"

(c) United Nations

7 · Affordable and Clean Energy

<span dir="ltr" lang="en">"Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all"</span>

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

(c) United Nations
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">BaSEF Egypt</span>

BaSEF Egypt

Building a Sustainable Energy Future – an Egyptian-German Cooperation
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">H-2-Markets</span>

H-2-Markets

Building a Hydrogen Industry Network through Education and Collaboration

8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth

<span dir="ltr" lang="en">"Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable…</span>

"Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable…

… economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all" (c) United Nations
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">LEAD!</span>

LEAD!

During the DAAD Scholarship Program "Leadership for Africa", scholarship holders participate in a series of lectures and workshops at the University of Cologne.
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">Career Service International</span>

Career Service International

Supporting international students' career development and opportunities. The Career Service International is funded in the scope of the FIT measures by the DAAD.
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">UNAM Networking Series</span>

UNAM Networking Series

Namibian Innovative Research Management Structures

9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

<span dir="ltr" lang="en">"Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive…</span>

"Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive…

… and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation" (c) United Nations
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">MENA-Preneurs</span>

MENA-Preneurs

Technology-based Entrepreneurship for Supporting Sustainability in the MENA Region
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">H-2-Markets</span>

H-2-Markets

Building a Hydrogen Industry Network through Education and Collaboration

10 · Reduced Inequality

<span dir="ltr" lang="en">DiaMiGo</span>

DiaMiGo

Dialog on Migration Governance in the Euro-Mediterranean Region

13 · 14 · 15 · Protecting the Biosphere

<span dir="ltr" lang="en">13 · Climate Action, 14 · Life below Water, 15 · Life on Land </span>

13 · Climate Action, 14 · Life below Water, 15 · Life on Land

(c) United Nations
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">BaSEF Egypt </span>

BaSEF Egypt

Building a Sustainable Engery Future – an Egyptian-German Cooperation
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">Erasmus+ Mobility Togo & Cameroon </span>

Erasmus+ Mobility Togo & Cameroon

Erasmus+ student and research exchange programs with the University of Lomé (Togo) and the University of Dschang (Cameroon)

16 · Peace, Justice and strong Institutions

<span dir="ltr" lang="en">"Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, …</span>

"Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, …

… provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels"
(c) United Nations
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">LEAD!</span>

LEAD!

During the DAAD Scholarship Program "Leadership for Africa", scholarship holders participate in a series of lectures and workshops at the University of Cologne
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">DiaMiGo</span>

DiaMiGo

Dialog on Migration Governance in the Euro-Mediterranean Region
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">CBA</span>

CBA

The Cologne/Bonn Academy in Exile supports scientists who had to flee due to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.

17 · Partnerships for the Goals

Partnerships are the glue for SDG implementation and will be essential to making the Agenda a reality. The International Office's aim is to connect potential partners from Research and Education and strengthen the means of implementation and to build and enhance partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

<span dir="ltr" lang="en">"Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize …</span>

"Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize …

… the global partnership for sustainable development" (c) United Nations
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">DIES Myanmar CYM+</span>

DIES Myanmar CYM+

Sustainable Internationalisation with partner universities in Myanmar
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">BRIGHTS</span>

BRIGHTS

BRIGHTS aims to contribute to boosting and valorizing the central role of HEIs in tackling sustainable development
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">UNAM Networking Series</span>

UNAM Networking Series

Namibian Innovative Research Management Structures
<span dir="ltr" lang="en">DiaMiGo</span>

DiaMiGo

Dialog on Migration Governance in the Euro-Mediterranean Region