We spearhead UNSW’s commitment to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries and aspire to improve the lives of individuals, their families and communities.
The IGD is part of a regional and global development community that seeks to advance knowledge on sustainable development and social justice. We research and promote new approaches to policy and practice in order to tackle today’s most complex and disruptive global challenges.
As these complex problems require multi-disciplinary solutions, we work with all faculties across UNSW to shape our responses
With our local and international partners, we co-create knowledge and translate our research findings into changes that matter: generating sustainable and equitable futures for people around the world, and together working towards achieving the SDGs.
Achieving our vision requires an ambitious agenda for action. We work with partners to build capacity and credibility, translate research into practice, and use knowledge to transform lives.
Through our diverse activities, we aspire to be:
We bring together academic and development partners and communities in consultations, dialogues and events to set agendas and deliver impacts.
We make information accessible through our website and research outputs to influence and inform new approaches to development research, policy and practice.
We contribute to policy dialogue and inform development thinking and practice, based on rigorous analysis and evidence.
We work on key themes including Equity and Social Justice, Environmental Sustainability and Partnerships, Practice and the Global Goals.
