University Impact Rankings 2024 for UN SDG 14: Life Below Water
Times Higher Education has recognised 628 universities from 90 countries/regions for their significant contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 14: life below water. The top institutions excel in advancing sustainable management of marine resources, protecting coastal ecosystems and combating marine pollution. Through focused research, educational initiatives and direct action, they address challenges such as unregulated fishing, impacts of ocean acidification and the preservation of marine biodiversity.
Summary of findings
- The ranking for SDG 14: life below water is led by Arizona State University (Tempe). The University of Alberta in Canada takes second place
- The UK has 17 institutions in the top 100, followed by Australia with 11 and Canada with 10
- Newcomer Griffith University, in Australia, makes it straight into the top 10, at joint ninth place (alongside Cardiff University in the UK)
- Japan has the most universities in the table overall (41).
Explore Rating by Sustainable Development Goal
OVERALL
1
No poverty
2
Zero hunger
3
Good health and well-being
4
Quality education
5
Gender equality
6
Clean water and sanitation
7
Affordable and clean energy
8
Decent work and economic growth
9
Industry innovation and infrastructure
10
Reducing inequalities
11
Sustainable cities and communities
12
Responsible consumption and production
13
Climate action
14
Life below water
15
Life on land
16
Peace, justice and strong institutions
17
Partnerships for the goals
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