Completion of the UNED–Cadi Ayyad University Cooperation Project on University Sustainability and the 2030 Agenda
The National University of Distance Education (UNED) and Cadi Ayyad University of Marrakech have successfully completed a university cooperation project dedicated to the exchange of experiences and best practices in the fields of sustainability, university governance, and the 2030 Agenda.
Implemented within the framework of UNED’s International Strengthening Plan, the initiative enabled the organization of academic and technical meetings in Marrakech and Madrid, bringing together faculty members, administrative staff, researchers, and students from both universities. These meetings provided a valuable opportunity to share experiences, identify common challenges, and explore future avenues for collaboration in areas related to environmental sustainability, research, education, and knowledge transfer.
The project achieved several significant outcomes, including:
- Strengthening institutional relations between the two universities;
- Identifying areas of common interest for future academic and scientific cooperation;
- Jointly developing proposals aimed at enhancing the integration of sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into university activities;
- Launching initiatives for future education, research, and innovation projects within the Euro-Mediterranean and African contexts.
The project also highlighted the value of moving towards cooperation models based on mutual learning, the exchange of experiences, and the joint development of solutions tailored to the institutional realities of both universities.
As a result of the activities carried out, a final report has been prepared, summarizing the work undertaken, the conclusions reached, and the recommendations formulated throughout the project. This report, together with the technical documentation produced, has been made available to the National University of Distance Education and Cadi Ayyad University to support future cooperation initiatives and institutional development efforts.
The completion of the project represents a further step in strengthening collaboration between the two institutions and lays the groundwork for new joint initiatives in the fields of sustainability, internationalization, research, and knowledge transfer.
