List of reports and supporting evidence related to this goal.
Sustainability Report – SDG17 (17.0)
Introduction:
Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) places Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17) at the core of its sustainability vision, recognizing that meaningful progress toward the 2030 Agenda requires coordinated action, shared expertise, and multi-level collaboration. Through the Sustainability and International Ranking Center, the university leads an integrated governance framework that connects national and international partners—including universities, governmental bodies, NGOs, private-sector organizations, and global sustainability networks—to advance joint initiatives in education, innovation, and community development.
AAU’s sustainability reporting system highlights measurable partnership outcomes that strengthen institutional capacity, expand knowledge exchange, and support inclusive development across priority areas such as renewable energy, water conservation, digital transformation, climate action, sustainable finance, public health, and inclusive education. These partnerships are formally structured, continuously monitored, and aligned with global sustainability standards.
As an active member of international platforms—including the UI GreenMetric World University Ranking Network (UIGWURN), the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, the QS Sustainability Network, and the Arab Universities Network for Sustainable Development—AAU demonstrates strong leadership in building collaborative pathways that accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
The sustainability reports listed below serve as officially published evidence of AAU’s institutional commitment to SDG 17. They document university-wide collaborations, policy implementation efforts, capacity-building initiatives, joint research activities, and multi-stakeholder partnerships, reinforcing AAU’s role as a regional leader in advancing the global sustainable development agenda.
- Report Name: Partnerships for the Goals – 2024-2025
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The Partnerships for the Goals – 2024–2025 report presents Al-Ahliyya Amman University’s (AAU) strategic achievements in advancing SDG 17 through structured collaboration, institutional governance, and multi-stakeholder engagement. Throughout this reporting cycle, AAU strengthened its position as a regional hub for sustainable partnerships by coordinating initiatives that connect academia, government agencies, civil society organizations, and international networks to advance shared sustainability priorities.
During this period, AAU represented Jordan at the UI GreenMetric International Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education (IWGM 2025 – Université Côte d’Azur, Nice, France), contributing to global dialogues on sustainability leadership and knowledge exchange. The report highlights how these engagements translated into tangible outcomes, including joint research projects, student exchange programs, co-authored sustainability publications, and policy discussions focused on carbon neutrality, green entrepreneurship, and environmental governance.
The university further expanded its regional partnerships through new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) centered on smart energy transition, AI-driven sustainability education, and digital inclusion. AAU also maintained active collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, the Jordan Engineers Association, and international sustainability platforms to promote innovation, institutional transparency, and responsible resource management.
These collective efforts demonstrate how AAU’s partnership-driven model accelerates progress across multiple SDGs by linking quality education, clean energy innovations, climate action, and institutional resilience. The Partnerships for the Goals – 2024–2025 report serves as formally published evidence of AAU’s leadership in fostering cooperative ecosystems that empower universities across the Arab region to integrate sustainability into their strategic agendas and advance the global development agenda.
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- Report Name: Partnerships for the Goals – 2023-2024
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Introduction:
The Partnerships for the Goals – 2023–2024 report outlines Al-Ahliyya Amman University’s (AAU) structured and governance-driven approach to advancing SDG 17 through multi-level cooperation, shared expertise, and coordinated action across local, national, regional, and international platforms. Throughout this reporting cycle, AAU strengthened its position as a key contributor to partnership-based sustainable development by expanding collaborations that support knowledge exchange, institutional capacity building, and community resilience.
During this period, AAU established formal agreements with governmental and semi-governmental institutions, engaged in partnerships with UN-affiliated agencies, and contributed to cross-sector initiatives promoting sustainable energy, responsible consumption, and inclusive education. The university played an active role in national SDG dialogues through the Jordanian National Committee for the SDGs and through joint programs with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization and the Jordan Engineers Association, reinforcing community well-being and environmental stewardship.
AAU’s participation in global sustainability frameworks—including UI GreenMetric, QS Sustainability, and the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking—enabled the university to exchange expertise, co-author sustainability research, and adopt innovative practices aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda. These international engagements highlight AAU’s commitment to collaborative solutions and its contributions to regional higher-education leadership.
Through the Sustainability & Global Ranking Center, AAU also implemented a structured monitoring and evaluation system to assess partnership performance across all SDGs, ensuring accountability, transparency, and continuous institutional improvement. The report demonstrates that these collaborations produced multi-dimensional impacts: advancing SDG 4 through joint academic programs, SDG 7 through clean-energy partnerships, and SDG 13 through initiatives supporting climate-resilient campus operations.
Overall, the Partnerships for the Goals – 2023–2024 report serves as formally published evidence of AAU’s belief that sustainable development is driven by collective action and reaffirms the university’s position as a regional model for partnership-based sustainability leadership.
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