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Resource series for U.S. universities to engage with the Sustainable Development Goals

Public and private universities of all sizes across the United States have already begun adapting the SDG framework to the university context. This series of resource guides is informed by their experiences and
strategies and is intended to help other U.S. universities engage with the SDGs across their educational, research, and operational activities.

Carnegie Mellon University’s sustainability initiative pioneered the first Voluntary University Review in 2020 and has released a new review each year since.

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Carnegie Mellon VLR for the SDGs.

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Start Here: Sustainable Development Goals FAQ 

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How to Talk About the Sustainable Development Goals 

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This toolkit is for anyone looking to stay in the know or inform an audience about the Sustainable Development Goals. It also includes guidance on SDG branding, media assets, key social media accounts to watch, and more.

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