Director of the International Education Institute of IAPM Participates in HESI Networking Forum on Sustainable Development in Higher Education
On May 21, 2025, Andrii Bozhkov, Head of International Cooperation Department of the Interregional Academy of Personnel Management (IAPM), participated in the international online event HESI Networking Forum, held under the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI).
The forum gathered over 1,200 representatives from universities, UN agencies, and global partners to enhance collaboration on sustainable development in higher education. The agenda included interactive networking sessions, presentations from UN representatives, and discussions on embedding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into academic curricula, research, and institutional strategies.
Andrii Bozhkov took part in the discussion groups and exchanged insights with international colleagues on strengthening cooperation among universities to promote sustainability. Special attention was given to fostering inclusive partnerships and preparing for future global events, including the Global Sustainable Development Congress in Istanbul.
About HESI:
The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) is a UN-backed partnership uniting higher education institutions in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. Founded by UN DESA, UNESCO, UNEP, UN Global Compact, and other UN entities, HESI promotes knowledge sharing, development of innovative teaching programs, research collaboration, and the implementation of sustainability practices across global higher education systems.