We exist to nurture the people and the solutions that will help sustain our planet
We aim to be a global model for resource circularity and a technoscientific leader in the protection and restoration of the land and coastal environment on which KAUST is established
ACTION AREAS
ENABLING FUTURE
GLOBAL LEADERS
Transdisciplinary learning and research incite tomorrow’s leaders to think sustainably and accelerate innovation
ENHANCING HOW WE
OPERATE, WORK AND LIVE
Environmental consciousness drives our campus operations and daily lives
EMPOWERING NEW
CHANGEMAKERS
Strategic programs and action groups foster agents of change in local and national communities
EMBRACING SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
National and international frameworks guide our actions towards a more sustainable world
EVALUATING
PROGRESS
Impact and performance assessments are openly shared with partners towards joint growth
CONTRIBUTING TO GLOBAL GOALS
KAUST is committed to working towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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IN FOCUS
Energizing Change: KAUST and Newdigit Team Up to Support Energy Security in Developing Nations
[This] very fulfilling experience highlights the very important role that KAUST can play in the Sustainability and Energy Affordability arenas.
Broadening Sustainability Knowledge
"The course allowed learners to explore system thinking, giving them key competencies to contribute to Vision 2030 and the attainment of the UN SDGs."
KAUST tops THE Impact Rankings 2023 in Saudi Arabia
This year, KAUST ranked 101-200 out of 1,625 institutions from 112 countries and regions and 1st in Saudi Arabia.
KAUST releases its first SDG Highlight Report
I hope that the projects, initiatives and activities presented [in the report] will inspire us to continue our sustainability journey...
From Ideas to Action: KAUST Empowers Youth Leaders for Social Impact
Inspiring the academic community into using their voices to drive positive change towards present and future humanity challenges.
KAUST Scientists Develop and Deploy New Mobile Wastewater Treatment Plant
KAUST scientists have recently developed and deployed a first-of-its-kind mobile decentralized wastewater treatment and reuse unit in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.
KAUST Launches Organic Waste Composting Program to Reduce Landfill Waste
The Facilities Management (FM) at KAUST has partnered with Edama Organic Solutions to launch a residential organic waste composting program.
KAUST Facilities Management Sets New Standards for Sustainable Operations and Energy Efficiency
The Facilities Management (FM) department at KAUST has made significant efforts to improve the sustainability of its operations.
ACTING IN
A CHANGING CLIMATE
Climate change is an existential threat and a serious challenge for humankind
KAUST is strongly committed to leading and accelerating discoveries and science-based solutions to enable real climate action.
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