THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026
CUD is assessed against the 17 goals through the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings.
Overall position
101–200 of 1,603 institutions worldwide
THE 2026 edition
CUD profileSource: Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026. Full ranking Goal definitions, targets and indicators: sdgs.un.org
| Goal | Position |
|---|---|
| 1 No Poverty | 37th of 931 |
| 4 Quality Education | 54th of 1,335 |
| 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth | 76th of 1,003 |
| 10 Reduced Inequalities | 62nd of 932 |
| Goal | Position |
|---|---|
| 1 No Poverty | 1st of 6 |
| 4 Quality Education | 4th of 11 |
| 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth | 2nd of 9 |
| 10 Reduced Inequalities | 4th of 10 |
CUD Sustainability Progress Report 2025
The 2025 report sets out how Canadian University Dubai advances sustainability through education, research and institutional action. Its executive summary appraises the reporting year across five areas of progress, and identifies the priorities the University carries into the next reporting cycle.
Key areas of progress
- Education, research and innovation
- Environmental sustainability and climate action
- Social inclusion and educational opportunity
- Partnerships and community engagement
- Institutional progress and future direction
Progress is reported against documented evidence: the reporting period, framework, data sources and their limitations are set out in the report’s reporting scope and methodology, while the goal-by-goal chapters record the measures and evidence behind each area.
Our commitment
Leaving no one behind
The SDG agenda is rooted in the principle of leaving no one behind, acknowledging the prevalence of extreme vulnerability. It emphasizes our societal worth in how we address those in distress on the fringes of national and global matters. Sustainability entails meeting current needs while safeguarding the ability of future generations to do the same.
In essence, sustainability is an inclusive concept closely tied to the values of global citizenship and global social responsibility. It recognizes the interdependence of our individual selves with our organizational decisions and the systemic components of our local and global societies.
- Curriculum — sustainability attributes in every programme
- Operations — campus estate, procurement and resource use
- Research — interdisciplinary work aligned to the goals
- Engagement — partnerships across Dubai and beyond
The 5 Ps
People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, Partnership
The SDG Project 2026 organises CUD activity under the five Ps of the 2030 Agenda.
P1
People
We are determined to end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfill their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment.
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P2
Planet
We are determined to protect the planet from degradation, including through sustainable consumption and production, sustainably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change, so that it can support the needs of the present and future generations.
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P3
Prosperity
We are determined to ensure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives and that economic, social and technological progress occurs in harmony with nature.
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P4
Peace
We are determined to foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development.
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P5
Partnership
We are determined to mobilize the means required to implement this Agenda through a revitalized Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, based on a spirit of strengthened global solidarity, focused in particular on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable and with the participation of all countries, all stakeholders and all people.
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The 17 goals
Sustainable Development Goals at CUD
Every goal page records CUD teaching, research, operations and outreach evidence for the SDG Project 2026.
Browse the full document libraryThe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries — developed and developing — in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth, all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.
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Goal 1
No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
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Goal 2
Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
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Goal 3
Good Health and Well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
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Goal 4
Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
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Goal 5
Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
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Goal 6
Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
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Goal 7
Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
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Goal 8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
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Goal 9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
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Goal 10
Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries
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Goal 11
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
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Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
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Goal 13
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
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Goal 14
Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
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Goal 15
Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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Goal 16
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
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Goal 17
Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
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Document library
All 17 goals in one place
Every goal, target and indicator document — the complete SDG Project evidence base.
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