SDGs Circle Established

Adhering to The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, we are proud to announce the establishment of the NUCB SDGs Circle.

Professor Isono held a briefing session for interested members, with many participants aware of the urgent call for action to address the global challenges we face.

The founding members of the circle have already started to collaborate with other high schools and universities and will open a store at the Sagamine Festival, and will actively recruit members to contribute to a sustainable society.

What is a "Circle"?

Student club activities make up an important part of student life for university students. Club activities encompass sports, cultural activities, and more. A “circle” is the usual name used to describe a group of students at a Japanese university that join together to participate in certain activities.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice.

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a set of international development goals from 2016 to 2030, which was adopted by the UN Sustainable Development Summit held in September 2015 building on the success of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

The 2030 Agenda listed “Sustainable Development Goals” consisting of 17 goals and 169 targets in order to eradicate poverty and realize a sustainable world. The SDGs are universal goals applicable, not only to developing countries but also developed countries, and pledge “Leave no one behind.” through the implementation process.