Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena

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Description

Signature of the Declaration executing the adhesion of UPCT implies the following commitments:1. Commitment to current or future actionUPCT will work in the following topics :- Incorporate into the « Sustainable Campus » Spanish project, focusing on three main areas: Education and research for health and sustainability, Sustainable and healthy campus and Social commitment and participation.- Improve relations with community sector associations and local, regional and national authorities in the pursuit of joint actions for sustainability, mobility, renewable energies implementation, saving and energy efficiency development projects.- Promote the creation of a multidisciplinary teaching team to develop teaching and learning activities relates with Sustainable Development.2. Commitment to transparency through annual reporting on progress- Commitment to draft an annual report which includes the activities of the Vicerrectorate of Infrastructure, Equipment and Sustainability3. Commitment to target dates that can be measured for success- Commitment to develop a Sustainable Development Plan for three years 2012-2015, in which, we will specify the main objectives, actions, persons responsible for implementation, and evaluation ratios.4. A general description of key resources and/or partners dedicated to achieve these targets- The Occupational Risk Prevention Service (section which depends on the Vicerectorate of Infrastructure, Equipment and Sustainability and Infrastructures).- The Sustainability Evaluation working group of the Environmental Quality, Sustainable Development and Risk Prevention Committee (CADEP) of the Spanish Conference of University Rectors (CRUE).

Implementation of the Project/Activity

A general description of key resources and/or partners dedicated to achieve these targets -The Occupational Risk Prevention Service (section which depends on the Vicerectorate of Infrastructure, Equipment and Sustainability and Infrastructures). -The Sustainability Evaluation working group of the Environmental Quality, Sustainable Development and Risk Prevention Committee (CADEP) of the Spanish Conference of University Rectors (CRUE).

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Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena

SDGS & Targets

Goal 4

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

4.1

By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes

4.1.1

Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex

4.1.2

Completion rate (primary education, lower secondary education, upper secondary education)

4.2

By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education

4.2.1

Proportion of children aged 24–59 months who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being, by sex

4.2.2

Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex

4.3

By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university

4.3.1

Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex

4.4

By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

4.4.1

Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications technology (ICT) skills, by type of skill

4.5

By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations

4.5.1

Parity indices (female/male, rural/urban, bottom/top wealth quintile and others such as disability status, indigenous peoples and conflict-affected, as data become available) for all education indicators on this list that can be disaggregated

4.6

By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy

4.6.1

Proportion of population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills, by sex

4.7

By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development

4.7.1

Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education and (d) student assessment

4.a

Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all

4.a.1

Proportion of schools offering basic services, by type of service

4.b

By 2020, substantially expand globally the number of scholarships available to developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and African countries, for enrolment in higher education, including vocational training and information and communications technology, technical, engineering and scientific programmes, in developed countries and other developing countries

4.b.1

Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by sector and type of study

4.c

By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States

4.c.1

Proportion of teachers with the minimum required qualifications, by education level

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Timeline

01 January 2012 (start date)

01 January 2015 (date of completion)

Entity

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena

SDGs

Geographical coverage

Cartagena, Spain

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http://www.upct.es

Countries

Spain

Contact Information

José Antonio Franco, Dean

rector@upct.es

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena

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Goal 4

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4.2

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4.3

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4.4

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4.5

4.5.1

4.6

4.6.1

4.7

4.7.1

4.a

4.a.1

4.b

4.b.1

4.c

4.c.1

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