Alumni for Sustainable Development Goals

The special web talk series 'Alumni for SDG' showcases important and relevant topics of the Sustainable Development Goals. It is brought to you by DAAD alumni from the region, that is from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. They will talk about their research work, as a way to give back to society. Bridge builders between South Asia and Germany, alumni strengthen the network of subject experts active in the field of SDGs 5, 6 and 11.

Sustainable Cities and Communities - SDG 11

This web talk will address aspects of green infrastructure and sustainable mobility in urban spaces. This panel will also investigate the use of power grids for energy consumption and their efficiency.

Learn more about
Mega cities: making and their challenges
Behavioural patterns of energy use
Use of renewable energy for power grids

Clean Water and Sanitation - SDG 06

This panel will focus on aspects of water usage and security in the urban context. Moreover, it will assess the use of water from an agricultural point of view.

Learn more about:
Urban water security, drinking water supply & wastewater management
Re-using and recycling of water
Efficiency in use of recycled water and rejuvenation of water bodies

Gender Equality - SDG 05

SDG Monitoring & Reporting

Learn more about the scope and importance of SDG reporting and monitoring in the German as well as South-Asian context.