GO! Checklist
Category 9: SDG in Action
To promote the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on campus and reach out to the wider community, engage staff members on the SDGs issue and raise awareness of sustainable development
Action
We introduce the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to our staff members and share information about CUHK’s effort on the SDGs.
Resources
- Videos about the SDGs by the United Nations and CUHK OUGE (SDG律師事務所)
- ‘United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals’ webpage
- Sustainable Development Matters e-publication
Evidence
e.g., Internal communications
Action
To raise awareness of the SDGs, we encourage our staff members to:
- join the activities related to the SDGs e.g., the SDG lecture or talk series by SDSN Hong Kong; and
- subscribe to the social media channels that promote the SDGs.
Resources
Evidence
e.g., Internal communications
Action
We promote the message of the SDGs in several ways:
- including the SDG icons on our website or social media channels;
- mapping the SDG icon(s) to the promotional materials of events and activities; and
- publishing SDG-related stories / articles.
Resources
- Guidelines for Promoting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
- SDGs communications materials (for downloading the SDGs infographics)
Evidence
e.g., Promotional materials (posters or dedicated event webpages) and social media posts
Action
We encourage our staff members to develop creative and actionable projects which actively respond to the SDGs adopted by the United Nations.
1 point for the encouragement; 1–3 initiatives: 1 point for each initiative; >3 initiatives: 4 points
1 point for the encouragement; 1–3 initiatives: 1 point for each initiative; >3 initiatives: 4 points
Resources
Evidence
e.g., Internal communications and/or documents
Action
We organize outreach activities* in support of the SDGs. Our outreach includes:
1–3 initiatives: 2 points for each initiative; >3 initiatives: 8 points
- collaborating with external parties e.g., government bodies or NGOs;
- organizing activities which benefit the local community or specified groups; and
- organizing volunteer activities for students
1–3 initiatives: 2 points for each initiative; >3 initiatives: 8 points
Evidence
e.g., Promotional materials (posters or dedicated event webpages) or social media posts
