Sustainable Development Goal 16
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Learn how UVic advanced SDG 16 during 2023
On this page you can get a glimpse of the great work done by the campus community to advance SDG 16 during 2023, centred around the key areas of the university:
Education & student experience
SDG 16 in action at Co-op and Career
A significant number of Co-op employers are advancing peace, justice and strong institutions, giving their student employees first-hand experience with SDG 16
MBA in Advancing Reconciliation
UVic's in Advancing Reconciliation focuses on dialogue, knowledge sharing, and actionable steps to move past colonial structures toward social justice
Scholarships for Indigenous Law students
Student Clubs and Unions
Over 150 student clubs are dedicated to environmental, cultural, political, religious and recreational communities and connections.
Research
FACULTY MEMBERS PUBLISHED ON SDG 16
Scopus/Elsevier 201923JOURNAL ARTICLES ON SDG 16
Scopus/Elsevier 201923CITATIONS OF SDG 16 RESEARCH
Scopus/Elsevier 201923
Indigenous laws in a global context
A legal scholar weaves together common threads to link Indigenous laws in a global context.
Chairs in public policy and governance
Three research chairs address public policy and governance from the multinational to the planetary.
Truth and Reconciliation
Post-truth politics
, the rise of populism in Europe and the future of the common good of democracy.
Community & campus operations
Elders' Voices
Indigenous Elders protect Indigenous ways of knowing and being, and their wisdom informs university life for students, employees and administrators.
Community Liaisons
We engage in deliberate dialogue and partnerships with local community associations, local governments and other stakeholder.
Victoria Forum
Community events for Truth and Reconciliation
As an institution and as individual units, UVic comes together to reflect and learn about the history of residential schools and the role of education in truth and reconciliation.
Policy & policy-making
UVic policies
The university hosts a central location for current policies and procedures that affect people across our institution.
UVic governance
UVic's governance structure includes a board of governors and a senate, for management, administration and academic matters.
Indigenous Plan
Equity Action Plan
The Equity Action Plan provides strategic direction to advance equity, diversity and inclusion, and to create the conditions for a connected and respected community
Events