Sustainability Hub

The Global Sustainable Development Goals

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The United Nations created the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as an urgent call for action and a shared blueprint for promoting prosperity while protecting the planet. To assist in reaching these goals by 2030, the Goethe-Institut is actively working towards a better and more sustainable future, where all people enjoy equal rights and our natural resources are protected for future generations.

On this page you can find out more about our latest projects, initiatives and events related to sustainability and the environment, especially the following SDGs:

SDG 4: Quality Education Goethe-Institut

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth UN

SDG 13: Climate Action UN

SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions UN

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Projects

E-Learning Platform High School
Sustainability Lab

It has arrived! The Sustainability Lab offers an interactive and engaging introduction to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

E-Learning Platform High School
Junioruni

The Junioruni is a digital platform for high school students, their parents, and teachers that combines German and STEM.

PODCAST SERIES
Podcast

In "Let's Talk Sustainability," we speak to young people from across Germany about their vision for a better and more sustainable future for all.

Our Sustainable Future

Our Sustainable Future (OSF) is an annual sustainability competition open to high school students. Its goal is to encourage innovation and inspire the next generation of climate leaders.

GEMs

The German Educational Multipliers (GEMs) are a group of experienced and creative educators of German who foster excellence in teaching and community engagement.

TOP

The Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP) promotes knowledge about Germany's commitment to sustainability in American social studies and STEM classrooms.

STEM Sustainability Website

Exploring STEM in Germany

Exploring STEM in Germany is a new TOP website with resources for teaching about environmental topics. Through the storyline of a class trip to four locations in Germany, students will have the opportunity to explore sustainability, renewable energy, climate change, and ecosystems. At each stop, a companion reader will give students more insight into each topic. They will also engage in various hands-on activities to discover STEM in Germany. This curriculum is intended for middle school STEM educators but can be adapted to fit many grades, ages, and learning outcomes.

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Teaching and Learning

Step into German: Sustainability | Teaching materials and lesson plans on sustainability and the environment
Sustainability | Goethe Magazin Sprache on teaching sustainability in the German language classroom
DaF und BNE | Online Tutorial on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
Environment and Engagement in German Studies | Resources for engaged teaching and research on environmental topics in German Studies (Carleton College)