Sustainable Development Goals in Focus: Students Link Environmental Issues to the SDGs

Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was held in English classes for first- and second-year students of the Faculties of International Law and International Relations at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED), led by Muratova Marxabo Safarovna.

The central task of the project was to connect environmental problems with the SDGs. Working in groups, students selected articles on environmental issues and analyzed how each problem hinders the achievement of at least two goals. The posters covered the following SDGs:

· SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being

· SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation

· SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities

· SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production

· SDG 13 – Climate Action

· SDG 14 – Life Below Water

· SDG 15 – Life on Land

The posters also presented an article overview, key findings, environmental and social impact, proposed solutions, and practical actions to support SDG achievement in Uzbekistan. Each group gave a 10-12-minute presentation with speaking time shared equally and answered questions from classmates and the instructor.

The project developed students’ research, critical thinking, teamwork and public speaking skills in English, and strengthened their commitment to sustainable development.