North-South University Museum cooperation strengthens SDGs’ implementation (Partnership for the Goals-SDG 17) by sharing resources, knowledge, and best practices. It may bridge the gap between global goals and local action through collaborative research, community engagement, and innovative programming that educate students and the public on issues such as quality education (SDG 4), sustainable cities, and cultural heritage (SDG 11), fostering bottom-up solutions and inclusive partnerships. Key strategies of co-operation include leveraging University collections to raise public awareness, creating joint educational programs, and building networks to address interconnected global challenges, ensuring that the vital work of University Museums moves beyond academic walls to foster tangible progress towards the SDGs.

North-South Cooperation for SDGs may include a) knowledge & Resource Sharing as expertise, funding and access to collections and research b) capacity Building by training museum professionals and students in sustainable practices, digital curation, and community outreach c) collaborative Projects for developing joint exhibitions, research and community-based projects that address shared challenges like water scarcity, sustainable food systems, or risk management d) policy Influence informing national and international policies by demonstrating effective SDGs’ integration within the cultural sector e) engaging community & the public by connecting to local realities using participatory approaches involving the public in collecting stories, identifying local challenges and co-designing museum programs f) leveraging digital tools.

•    What is the framework in which cooperation can be developed for advancing the SDGs?

•    What is the framework in which cooperation can be developed for advancing the SDGs?How do decolonisation and restitution programmes contribute to the implementation of the SDGs?