| Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Research Performance Report – 2024
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) has continued its significant contributions toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through impactful research and scholarly publications. The university’s strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and agricultural advancement is reflected in its growing number of publications indexed in international databases.
- Overview of Research Publications
As of 2024, SAU has a total of 7,087 research papers listed on the university’s website, demonstrating an expanding research culture across faculties and departments. Among these, 1,622 papers are indexed in the Scopus database, representing the university’s recognized global research footprint and quality assurance through international visibility.
- SDG-Aligned Publications
The Scopus-indexed papers include a wide range of studies directly addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — particularly those related to:
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
These publications highlight SAU’s multidimensional approach to addressing food security, sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and environmental conservation.
- Performance in 2024
In 2024, SAU researchers published 229 new papers indexed in Scopus, indicating steady progress and academic productivity. These new publications focus on contemporary issues such as:
- Sustainable crop management and precision agriculture
- Livestock and fisheries innovation for food security
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation in agriculture
- Biotechnology and genetic improvement
- Sustainable soil and water resource management
The increasing trend in Scopus-indexed publications reflects SAU’s strengthening international collaboration, research capacity, and institutional visibility in global academic rankings.
| SDG No |
SDG Name |
Count |
| 1 |
No Poverty |
0 |
| 2 |
Zero Hunger |
0 |
| 3 |
Good Health And Wellbeing |
0 |
| 4 |
Quality Education |
0 |
| 5 |
Gender Equality |
0 |
| 6 |
Clean Water And Sanitation |
0 |
| 7 |
Affordable And Clean Energy |
0 |
| 8 |
Decent Work And Economic Growth |
0 |
| 9 |
Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure |
0 |
| 10 |
Reduced Inequalities |
0 |
| 11 |
Sustainable Cities And Communities |
0 |
| 12 |
Responsible Consumption And Production |
0 |
| 13 |
Climate Action |
0 |
| 14 |
Life Below Water |
0 |
| 15 |
Life On Land |
0 |
| 16 |
Peace, Justice And Strong Institutions |
0 |
| 17 |
Partnerships For The Goals |
0 |
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