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Leading universities advancing land conservation in 2025

Times Higher Education has assessed and ranked 854 universities from 96 countries/territories for their contributions to the United Nations¡¯ Sustainable Development Goal 15: life on land. The top institutions excel in combating biodiversity loss, promoting sustainable forest management and restoring degraded lands. Through impactful research, educational initiatives and hands-on conservation efforts, they work to preserve terrestrial ecosystems and enhance the sustainability of natural habitats.

Key insights: universities promoting life on land solutions globally

• University of Tasmania in Australia is number one in the life on land table
• Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is the highest-placed newly ranked institution
• Turkey is the most-represented country, with 57 ranked institutions

Explore the table below to discover the full rankings and how universities around the world are performing this year.

These leading universities are dedicated to nurturing biodiversity and ensuring the health of terrestrial environments. By integrating sustainable practices into campus operations and academic programmes, they play a crucial role in fostering greater understanding and appreciation of our planet¡¯s ecological diversity.

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Our Impact Rankings methodology includes SDG 15 indicators relating to research on life on land, education related to land ecosystems, supporting land ecosystems through action and land-sensitive waste disposal.

Our analysis shows that universities in East and South-east Asia are improving rapidly when it comes to their contributions towards sustainable development.

There is more analysis on the results, including tables, charts and interviews with university leaders in our?Impact Rankings 2025?digital report.

To unlock the data behind?THE¡¯s rankings and access a range of analytical and benchmarking tools, visit our?data and insights page.?