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What are the priorities for developing RMIT’s enterprise-level approach to leadership in sustainable development and the SDGs?
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How can we deepen effective collaboration and grow impact around these priorities?
+ add commentIdentify potential partners who can assist us in this endeavour and target projects and collaborations.
Amplify and embold our students through DSG microcreds and short courses. Look to the long term
Prioritise (we can't achieve them all) by aligning with our purpose and strengths in the first … See more
Prioritise (we can't achieve them all) by aligning with our purpose and strengths in the first instance; seek like minded partners where we can work together and leverage expertise we may lack yet want to make an impact See less
Edited:Set up a very strong, high profile Advisory Board to support our position e.g. Paul Polman and his I… See more
Edited:Set up a very strong, high profile Advisory Board to support our position e.g. Paul Polman and his Imagine initiative and open their University/HE sector Collective initiative See less
Like a supply-chain analysis, link all the stakeholders internal and external and gain a shared set … See more
Like a supply-chain analysis, link all the stakeholders internal and external and gain a shared set of goals in relation to SDGs, and incentivise staff and students to longer-termed commitments….find SDG Champions at all levels and groups See less
Leverage the energy passion and capability of our UG students and HDR through consistent comms
EITHER: expand remit of Sustainability Committee to include SDGs and academic participation; or set … See more
EITHER: expand remit of Sustainability Committee to include SDGs and academic participation; or set up a senior level office with academic leadership and coordination function for SDGs See less
Translate research outputs into SDG outcomes and communicating publicly. Opportunity to amplify and direct what we are currently doing
Develop a cross-university initiative charged with driving, facilitating and coordinating SDG work a… See more
Develop a cross-university initiative charged with driving, facilitating and coordinating SDG work across the university to ensure our approach is coherent, thoughtful, synergistic and noticed See less
Pick one or two areas where RMIT will advance global leadership – urban sustainability might be the … See more
Pick one or two areas where RMIT will advance global leadership – urban sustainability might be the one, or there may also be a second on inclusion? For each we will need a strategic plan to build a partnership that is global and public See less
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What are practical ways to structure engagement around these priorities with the UN and other multilaterals?
+ add commentEdited:Be part of the conversation or have a seat at the table in some instances; ensure we are being proactive in providing thought leadership pieces and discussion pieces;
Develop a network or several targeted networks of Universities committed to enhancing slected SDG outcomes – curriculum development; research and social impact
Leverage from existing connections to broaden the reach of our activities
A Sustainable Development Champion on the VCE who is able to make enterprise level appraoches to cre… See more
A Sustainable Development Champion on the VCE who is able to make enterprise level appraoches to create new partnerships with UN/Mulilat agencies. Could start with One UN Vietnam, thru UNDP. See less
Working more actively as an institution with the EU, given its strong focus on the SDGs – eg via RMIT Europe, EU Centre, other…
2 things: 1. be more deliverative and active in our engagements with SDG global networks, 2. Champio… See more
2 things: 1. be more deliverative and active in our engagements with SDG global networks, 2. Champion an initiative (or two) where we have credentials and strategic strength, with key UN agencies and partners. See less
Could we be an education partner for them e.g. developing branded courses.
Creating a model for them to engage with universities.
Edited:By being active member of strategic partnerships with other university networks, NGOs and multilater… See more
Edited:By being active member of strategic partnerships with other university networks, NGOs and multilateral agencies. E.g. International Sustainable Campus Networks.; being host to one of the UN SDGs, alliance with ASEAN uni network, associate partner to one of the EU uni networks See less
Ensure that we have an SDG activity in all major bids and centers.
Sujeeva S.
10 Jun, 2021 Report Report Reply ReplyEstablished a ranked set of principles informed by the SDGs for RMIT that can guide decision making at all levels of the organisation
Marta F.
10 Jun, 2021 Report Report Reply ReplyThought Leadership Campaign that feeds and connects to our partners and focuses on external engagement
Marta F.
10 Jun, 2021 Report Report Reply ReplyTranslating research outcomes leading to SDGs and share widely among all stakeholders
Sujeeva S.
10 Jun, 2021 Report Report Reply ReplyCreating awareness, understanding, empathy and identity with SDGs across all levels, groups and stak… See more
Creating awareness, understanding, empathy and identity with SDGs across all levels, groups and stakeholders;
followed by alignment of College-School- Department level vision and strategic oreintation with their own and the central RMIT identified SDGs for excellence
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Nava S.
10 Jun, 2021 Report Report Reply ReplyStrategic impact measurement and reporting linked to university scorecard
Alex P.
10 Jun, 2021 Report Report Reply ReplyAnalysis of the implications of the SDGs for our other strategic directions to ensure coherence acro… See more
Analysis of the implications of the SDGs for our other strategic directions to ensure coherence across the strategic plan, and strong articulations and demonstrations of the SDGs as the over-arching ethical framework of the university See less
Lauren R.
10 Jun, 2021 Report Report Reply ReplyB2b management education in the regions we operate. Opportunity to amplify utilising our core skills and enhance our brand at the same time
Alex P.
10 Jun, 2021 Report Report Reply ReplyRMIT wide thought leadership campaign on SDGs
Sujeeva S.
10 Jun, 2021 Report Report Reply ReplyEdited:Given sustainable development is a long term journey in this instance alignment with strategic direc… See more
Edited:Given sustainable development is a long term journey in this instance alignment with strategic direction and embedding Sustainable development in the next vision (The Why) followed by strategic principles around scale and impact (The How) See less
Helen V.
10 Jun, 2021 Report Report Reply Reply