Sustainable Development Goals
Protecting the Planet and Ensuring Prosperity for All
Many initiatives and activities at Purchase College advance the goals of protecting the planet and ensuring prosperity for all, as defined by the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
In 2015, a global delegations of experts developed, debated and introduced the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be adopted by the United Nations and its 193 member countries. The 17 goals emerged from rigorous research into global conditions and trends.
They are at the forefront of international development conversations, initiatives, and require innovative research collaborations to create new possibilities and a better future for a more sustainable world. To learn more about what each of the seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals entails and its benefit, click one of the icons below or the buttons on the right!
The language describing each goal was sourced from the un.org Sustainable Development Goals website.
News:
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Energy Efficient Lighting Project Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The New York Power Authority (NYPA), in partnership with the SUNY, has completed the installation of energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the Purchase campus, including outdoor street lighting and in several buildings. -
Camille Seaman ’92 on PBS’ Brief But Spectacular
The photographer shares her insight on climate change after years of photographing icebergs. -
Purchase Among the Most LGBTQ Friendly Colleges
The Princeton Review rates Purchase College among the most LGBTQ-friendly colleges. -
Purchase LEED Building Requirement
Purchase commits that all new construction and major renovation projects on campus are to be built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver standards or beyond.
