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International Collaboration and Research for SDG Best Practice
Partnerships for the Goals Relationships for SDG Policy Education in the Wider Community Courses on Sustainability Commitment to Meaningful Education International Collaboration and Research for SDG Best Practice International Collaborations for Data Gathering Cross-Sectoral Dialogues about SDGs Sustainability Literacy with Sulitest SDG Progress Reports NGO Collaborations for the SDGs Research Centers at JGU for SDGsThe Office of Sustainability

International collaboration and research for SDG best practice

Collaborative Platforms and Research Integration

International partnerships are a cornerstone of JGU's research and academic strategy, weaving global expertise into the university’s engagement with sustainability and social impact. JGU’s co-hosting of major gatherings such as the APAIE Conference in 2025, and active participation on platforms like HESI and Nature Positive Universities, enhance SDG project visibility while forming the backbone for new collaborations with prominent institutions worldwide. Through these alliances, JGU sustains ongoing knowledge sharing, faculty exchanges, joint grant proposals, and the creation of vibrant research communities dedicated to addressing critical issues from climate action to human rights.

Institutional and Thematic MoUs Driving Joint Impact

One notable partnership is the Memorandum of Understanding between the Jindal School of Art & Architecture (JSAA) and the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), signed in September 2024. This collaboration drives joint research, knowledge exchange, and capacity building in sustainable, energy-efficient design—reflecting a growing portfolio of institution-to-institution projects that link JGU to national and global best practice.

Cross-Institutional Dialogue and Conference Leadership

JGU’s work with the University of Melbourne, culminating in the joint conference "Envisioning Shared Futures of Education: Australia and India’s Global Potential," brought senior leadership and scholars together to seed long-term collaboration in global education. Such events not only showcase JGU as a convenor of international thought leadership but also facilitate tangible research, programmatic, and policy outcomes.

Faculty-Led Global Research Networks

JGU faculty are active contributors to both interdisciplinary and regionally focused research, often producing open-access publications and building new advisory and scholar networks. For example, Professor Deepanshu Mohan’s appointment as Visiting Professor to the LSE’s Southeast Asia Centre and his research in Cambodia have established enduring scholarly partnerships across institutions and continents, informing policies and supporting international research.

Commitment to Climate Action and the CANIE Accord

As a signatory to the CANIE Accord, JGU is publicly committed to climate-conscious higher education. This includes forging coordinated approaches with international partners to integrate climate action into academic policy, lead sector-wide data collection, and champion research at the intersection of sustainability, education, and social justice.

Highlighted Collaborative Research Outputs

  • Work on AI applications to marine pollution, led by Professor Abhiroop Chowdhury, unites JGU with several top Asian universities and government agencies to advance SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 9 (Innovation).
  • Prof. Thibault Weigelt has contributed to comprehensive reports on human rights and poverty, supporting responsible evaluation of SDG impacts.
  • Dr. Piyush Pranjal and colleagues have co-authored international research on conscious entrepreneurship, legal practice in Industry 5.0, and legal advocacy for mental health—all topics tightly interwoven with the SDGs.
  • Collaborations led by Dr. Max Steuer and Prof. Siddharth Kanojia focus on constitutional law, resistance to autocratization, geopolitical legal studies, and resilience in justice systems, presenting research at international conferences and symposia.
  • JGU faculty are publishing in leading outlets, creating research consortia, and participating on international advisory boards and panels—demonstrating leadership on a global stage.

Global Research Advancing Reproductive Rights and SDG Alignment

Dr. Hemendra Singh has been actively contributing to global academic discourse through research that strengthens international understanding of reproductive rights, legal frameworks, and their connection to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

1. Revisiting the Paradigm of Abortion-Related Reproductive Health Laws in the European Union

  • Published in: Global Perspectives on Reproductive Rights and Policies

    This book chapter examines the evolving landscape of abortion-related reproductive health laws across the European Union. By analyzing policy variations and legal challenges, the work advances global knowledge on safeguarding women’s health and autonomy.

SDG Alignment: SDG 3 & SDG 5

2. Legal Frameworks Governing Reproductive Rights and Policies

  • Published in: Global Perspectives on Reproductive Rights and Policies

    This chapter provides a comparative study of reproductive rights legislations across multiple jurisdictions. It highlights the importance of robust legal systems, international cooperation, and equitable policy design in protecting reproductive freedoms around the world.

SDG Alignment: SDG 3; SDG 5; SDG 16; & SDG 17

Dr. Archana is engaged in international research collaborations with partners in Russia and Nigeria, focusing on comparative studies that advance best-practice approaches to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Her work spans a wide range of activities, including cross-country policy analysis, multi-stakeholder pilot initiatives, capacity-building workshops with regional collaborators, and the development of evidence-based policy briefs and implementation toolkits. She is currently in the data-collection phase of this ongoing research initiative.