About
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal (IAU) is committed to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by providing creative knowledge, research, and professional services with effective community partnerships. The Sustainable Development Unit was established by the decision of H.E, President of IAU, No. (40936) on 11/06/1444H and it is one of the units associated with the Office of the Vice President for Development and Community Partnership. The unit is concerned with providing awareness and support to achieve the university's goals related to sustainable development and transformation into a green, sustainable and eco-friendly university.
Vision
Pioneering and Excellence in achieving sustainable development locally, regionally and globally
Mission
Spreading the culture of sustainable development and achieving its goals with the various units of the university in an effective community partnership.
Objectives
- Spreading the culture of sustainable development among university employees and the community.
- Follow up on achieving the university's strategic goals related to sustainable development.
- Ensure the availability of operational plans and completion reports for programs, projects and sustainable development initiatives from different university units.
- Follow up the improvement plans for the goals of sustainable development from different university units.
- Documenting and publishing evidence and reports related to achieving sustainable development to competent entities and ranking.
Organizational Structure
Director's Message
In the name of Allah, the most merciful, the most compassionate, may his peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, his family and his companions.
We are pleased to welcome you to the portal of the Sustainable development unit at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, and hope that the services provided, are to your satisfaction. There is no doubt that sustainable development is vital for environmental, economic and social growth. Therefore, officials at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University were keen to establish a unit to deal with it. Thus, in our unit we work hard to provide awareness and support to achieve the university's strategic goals that are related to sustainable development and transformation into a green, sustainable and eco-friendly university.
Asking the Almighty, to guide us and direct our steps as we seek to advance our beloved university, wishing you all happiness and success.
Director of Sustainable Development Unit
Dr. Abdulaziz Abdulrahman AlMulla
IAU Reports and Achievements in SD
- Sustainable Development Report 2020 - 2021
- Carbon Reduction 2022
- Elements Green Building 2022
- Energy Efficient Building
- Planting Landscapes
- Recycling Water, Lecture Series
- Reduce Overall Energy Consumption 2022
- Subjects Related to Sustainability Offered
- Standards for minimum Water Use
- Water Extraction & Consumption Security
- Water Fountain Dispenser
- Water Recycling Program
- Workshop on Sustainable Development of Saudi Universities
2021 - 2022
- Overall Sustainability Report 2021-2022
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 1: No Poverty
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 4: Quality Education
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 5: Gender Equality
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 13: Climate Action
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 14: Life Below Water
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 15: Life On Land
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- 2021-2022 Report on SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
2022 - 2023
- Sustainability Report 2022-2023
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 1 - No Poverty
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 2 - No Hunger
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 3 - Good Health & Wellbeing
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 4 - Quality Education
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 5 - Gender Diversity
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 6 - Clean water and Sanitization
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 7 - Affordable & Clean Energy
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 8 - Decent Work & Economic Growth
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities & Communities
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption & Production
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 13 - Climate Action
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 14 - Life Below Water
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 15 - Life on Land
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 16 - Peace, Justice & Strong
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 17 - Partnerships for Goals
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 3.3.1 Current Collaborations with Health Institutions
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 3.3.2 Health Outreach Programmes
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 3.3.3 Shared Sports Facilities
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 3.3.4 Reproductive Health Care
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 3.3.5 Mental Health Support
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 3.3.6 Smoke Free
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 4.3.1 Lifelong Learning Measures
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 4.3.2 Public Events
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 4.3.3 Vocational Training Events
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 4.3.4 Education Outreach Activities Beyond Campus
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 4.3.5 Lifelong Learning Access Policy
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 6.2.1 Water Usage
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 6.3.1 Wastewater Treatment
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 6.3.2 Preventing Water System Pollution
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 6.3.3 Free Drinking Water
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 6.3.5 Water-conscious Planting Plant Landscapes
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 6.4.2 Reuse of Water
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 6.5.1 Educational Opportunities for Local Communities
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 6.5.2 Promoting Conscious Water Usage
- 2022-2023 Report on SDG 6.5.4 Water Extraction Technologies
- SDG 7.2.1 Energy-Efficient Renovation and Building
- SDG 7.2.2 Upgrade Buildings To Higher Energy Efficiency
- SDG 7.2.3 Carbon Reduction And Emission Reduction
- SDG 7.2.4. Plan To Reduce Energy Consumption
- SDG 7.2.5. Energy Wastage Identification
- SDG 7.4.1 Local Community Outreach For Energy Efficiency
- SDG 7.4.2 100% Renewable Energy Pledge
- SDG 7.4.3 Energy Efficiency Services For Industry
- SDG 7.4.4. Policy Development For Clean Energy Technology
- SDG 7.4.5. Assistance To Low-Carbon Innovation
- SDG 17.2.1 University Direct Involvement
- SDG 17.2.2 Cross Sectoral Dialogue About Sdgs
- SDG 17.2.3 International Collaboration
- SDG 17.2.4 University Through International Collaboration
- SDG 17.4.1 IAU Commitment To Meaningful Education
- SDG 17.4.2 Dedicated Sustainability Courses
- SDG 17.4.3 IAU Outreach Educational Activities