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Relationships for SDG Policy
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Relationships for SDG policy

National and International Policy Engagement

JGU plays a dynamic and influential role in shaping SDG policy at multiple levels. Faculty and leadership regularly contribute to national and global dialogues, acting as policy experts, drafting briefs, and leading research alliances for climate action, human rights, gender equity, and environmental stewardship. University representation on international expert panels and policy roundtables fosters meaningful engagement with government agencies, global organizations, and business consortia.

Leadership and Advocacy in the Global South

In 2024, JGU’s Founding Vice Chancellor delivered a keynote at the Academic Council of the United Nations System (ACUNS) in Japan, highlighting the role universities in the Global South play in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. JGU’s thought leadership is reflected in its frequent participation in international policy networks and conferences, providing platforms to catalyze strategic progress and share best practices worldwide.

Contribution to Indian Policy and Educational Reform

At the national level, JGU is an active voice in the ongoing evolution of India’s education landscape, especially through its engagement with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. JGU faculty participate in panel discussions and stakeholder engagements reinforcing the need for global standards, flexibility, and holistic frameworks for higher education. These contributions underline JGU’s commitment to meaningful, multidisciplinary, and globally relevant educational policy.

The Institutional Capacity for Policy Research

JGU’s International Institute for Higher Education Research & Capacity Building (IIHEd) is central to institutional policy advocacy. The institute produces rigorous policy documents, capacity-building research, and consults with government bodies, international organizations, and regulatory agencies worldwide. IIHEd acts as a hub for evidence-based policy formation, implementation, and evaluation.

Strategic Vision for SDG Policymaking

Looking forward, JGU plans to deepen multi-level stakeholder engagement, expand faculty-led policy research centers, and launch new collaborative SDG policy forums. The university’s multidisciplinary approach combining law, governance, technology, and education positions it as a convening body for dialogue, co-creation, and innovative solution-building for sustainable development.

Advancing SDG Policy Through International Research Alliances

Prof. (Dr.) Sudip Patra collaborates with leading scientists around the world on advancing new paradigm thinking, including ongoing work with Professor Stuart Kauffman, a renowned evolutionary biologist and pioneer in complexity science. In addition to his international research engagements, he conducts workshops at premier Indian institutions such as JNU and IIT Delhi, focusing on the application of quantum-like frameworks and complexity science across diverse disciplines.