Rectors from 10 Universities in LAC Presented Institutional Assessments and SDG Priorities
At the close of Phase II of the International Programme for Rectors of UNESCO IESALC participants connected realities of each university with the 2030 Agenda
On February 2, the second phase of the International Program "Leadership and Sustainable University Governance. Path to the 2030 Agenda" program, corresponding to the third cohort, promoted by UNESCO IESALC. The session brought together rectors from ten universities in Latin America and the Caribbean, who presented their institutional diagnoses on sustainability, identifying priorities, strategic SDGs, and lines of action to strengthen sustainability through university governance.
During the meeting, the presentations highlighted significant progress in institutional capacity to move from commitment to informed and actionable strategic decisions, connecting the realities of each university with the global challenges of the 2030 Agenda. Beyond plans and roadmaps, solid institutional visions were shared, anchored in local contexts and aimed at generating real impact.
The rectors of the following institutions presented their diagnoses:
- National University of Loja (Ecuador)
- American University Corporation (Colombia)
- University of Pamplona (Colombia)
- National Open and Distance University (UNAD), (Colombia)
- Caribbean University Corporation (CECAR) (Colombia)
- National University of Río Cuarto (Argentina)
- National Autonomous University of Honduras (Honduras)
- Christian University of Honduras (Honduras)
- Panamerican University (Mexico)
- Technological University of Uruguay (Uruguay).
With the conclusion of this phase, a six-month mentoring process will begin, aimed at consolidating this roadmap through its strategies, strengthening institutional capacities, and translating them into impact in university communities and territories.At UNESCO IESALC, we celebrate this milestone and reaffirm our commitment to continue working alongside the participating universities, strengthening leadership, collaboration, and collective learning to accelerate sustainability in higher education.
"At UNESCO IESALC, we celebrate this milestone and reaffirm our commitment to continue working alongside the participating universities, strengthening leadership, collaboration, and collective learning to accelerate sustainability in higher education."
Yuma Inzolia Head of Capacity Development