Environment and sustainability
VID's activities are aimed at contributing to sustainable social development and welfare by reducing social inequality, promoting community, and helping people in vulnerable life situations.
Environmental and sustainability efforts are key priorities at VID. We aim to develop comprehensive environmental management practices where all units work to reduce their local environmental impacts. This is in line with our overarching environmental goals.
Social Sustainability
VID places a particular emphasis on social sustainability, which encompasses trust, safety, belonging, and access to resources such as work and education. We aim to promote social sustainability through inclusive study environments, research projects, and the education of professionals such as pastors, deacons, social educators, and child welfare practitioners.
We enhance social sustainability by taking our societal mission seriously. We do this by developing programmes that reflect the diversity of our society. We explore diversity through our research. We offer bachelorprogram's in social sustainability.
Prioritised Sustainability Goals
VID aims to be an active contributor and advocate for achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals in line with Agenda 2030. Based on its history, study portfolio, and research efforts, VID will prioritise the following sustainability goals:
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequality
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
With a focus on Sustainable Development Goal 10.
VID's prioritized sustainability goals are:
