Higher Education’s Role in Sustainability: The MapSDG Revolution
Chennai, (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 13, 2024: Education holds the power to change the world, and visionary leaders like Mr. Henry Maris are proving how transformative that change can be. A celebrated educationist and passionate edupreneur, Mr. Henry Maris has devoted his career to bridging the gap between academic excellence and real-world impact. With his brainchild, MapSDG, developed by TeachSub Techno Solutions Pvt Ltd in Chennai, he is empowering higher education institutions (HEIs) to lead the charge toward achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Revolutionizing Higher Education with Purpose
The United Nations’ ambitious 2030 agenda comprises 17 goals, 169 targets, and 231 indicators, urging nations to collaborate for a sustainable future. Higher education institutions carry a unique responsibility to cascade these goals to grassroots levels, shaping minds and policies that will determine tomorrow’s world.
MapSDG answers this call by offering an innovative online platform that helps HEIs align their curriculum, teaching methods, research endeavors, and community initiatives with the UN SDGs. It provides a structured framework for institutions to bridge global challenges with local action, ensuring that education is not only about learning but also about making a difference.
Collaborations That Inspire Change
Recent partnerships reflect the profound impact of MapSDG. Nazareth College of Arts & Science and Nazareth College of Education for Women in Chennai have adopted the platform to integrate the SDGs into their academic processes, setting a benchmark for institutional innovation. Colleges from Maldives, Bangladesh, Peru and Malaysia are also leveraging MapSDG to address sustainability challenges within its community, showcasing the platform’s global appeal.
These collaborations demonstrate how MapSDG is enabling institutions to go beyond traditional roles, becoming active participants in solving critical social and environmental challenges.
A Game-Changer for Education and Sustainability
MapSDG is more than a platform; it’s a movement toward meaningful change. By addressing the four critical pillars of higher education—Teaching Learning, Research & Extension, Operation & Governance, and Partnerships—MapSDG equips institutions with tools to align their design, pedagogical delivery, and actions with sustainability goals.
The platform’s ability to connect HEIs with corporates and NGOs adds another layer of impact, fostering collaborations that bring transformative projects to life. From environmental conservation efforts to grassroots social initiatives, MapSDG is redefining what it means to be an institution of impactful learning in the 21st century.
The Visionary Behind MapSDG
Behind this transformative platform stands Mr. Henry Maris, a pioneer in the field of education and entrepreneurship. His commitment to academic innovation and sustainability has earned him widespread respect. With MapSDG, Mr. Maris is not just leading a company but steering a movement that emphasizes the role of education in addressing global challenges. Dr Mary Angeline, subject matter expert adds value in realising the goals.
Mr. Maris’s belief in education as a tool for advocacy and change drives MapSDG’s success, enabling institutions to contribute to policymaking and grassroots transformation.
Building a Sustainable Future Together
The journey toward achieving the UN SDGs by 2030 requires collective effort, and MapSDG is lighting the way for institutions to play their part. By aligning academic goals with sustainability imperatives, the platform empowers HEIs to create ripples of positive change that resonate far beyond their campuses.
Institutions, corporates, NGOs, and policymakers are invited to join this transformative initiative. Together, with platforms like MapSDG (www.mapsdg.com), we can ensure that education becomes a driving force for a sustainable and equitable future.
