University Impact Rankings 2025 for UN SDG 13: climate action
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Top universities leading climate change mitigation in 2025
Times Higher Education has assessed and ranked 1,089 universities from 105 countries/territories on their contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 13: climate action. These institutions are recognised for their efforts in addressing climate-related hazards, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing adaptive capacity through robust research and effective campus policies. By integrating climate change mitigation into their operations and programmes, these universities not only lead in risk reduction but shape national and international policies on climate resilience.
Key insights: universities leading climate action initiatives globally
- University of Tasmania in Australia is number one in the climate action university ranking for the fourth consecutive year
- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is the highest newly-ranked institution in joint third place
- Turkey is the most-represented country, with 64 ranked institutions
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