Université Côte d'Azur's ODD 7

The aim of SDG 7 is to guarantee access for all to reliable, sustainable and modern energy services at an affordable cost.
In other words, the aim is for every person, every household and every business to have access to sufficient energy to meet their daily needs (lighting, heating, cooking, etc.) and to stimulate economic development. This energy must be clean, renewable and affordable for all.

The Université Côte d'Azur's rational approach to the environment has enabled it to meet energy challenges by significantly reducing energy consumption on its campuses, in particular by abandoning the use of fossil fuels.

As part of the French government's Plan France Relance, Université Côte d'Azur received €54 million in funding in December 2020, to renovate its main campuses and improve the environmental and energy performance of its assets. Université Côte d'Azur's approach has enabled 8 of its campuses, notably the oldest, to make a quantum leap in terms of thermal comfort and energy savings. This ambitious building renovation and modernization program has enabled the most energy-hungry campuses to make an energy transition, thanks to a building renovation program that takes into account the comfort of occupants and the improvement of the site's image.

One of the priorities was architectural preservation. Indeed, the difficulty, particularly during renovation, has been to modernize buildings from a technical point of view without altering their architectural appearance. The university is delighted to have achieved balanced projects that do not give priority to technology at the expense of aesthetics, and conversely, that modernize while respecting history.

Finally, improving the comfort of occupants in all seasons and enhancing the attractiveness of the site were major challenges for these energy renovation projects. The real challenge for the campuses was also to maintain the maximum number of face-to-face courses.

Université Côte d'Azur has also made this commitment at international level, with the signing of an official Declaration addressed to G7 leaders, in which the partners of the U7+ International Alliance underlined their members' commitment to reducing their own greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Polytech Université Côte d'Azur: Polytech Nice Sophia, the polytechnic engineering school of the Université Côte d'Azur and a member of the Polytech network, welcomes 1,300 students and trains 300 graduates each year. It also offers work-study programs for 300 apprentices, helping them to enter the professional world. The school benefits from the expertise of 110 teacher-researchers and 250 lecturers from the business world, enriching students' academic experience. With 13 research laboratories, Polytech Nice Sophia is a key player in the field of engineering and innovation.

Sustainable Development Department: The Sustainable Development Department of the Université Côte d'Azur is responsible for implementing strategies aimed at integrating sustainability principles and the SDGs into all the university's activities. It works on projects related to resource management, raising student awareness and improving environmental practices. This department plays a key role in promoting a sustainable culture within the university community.


IMREDD : IMREDD (Institut Méditerranéen du Risque de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable), created in January 2020, is an Institute for Innovation and Partnerships (2IP) focused on creating smart, resilient territories in the face of environmental challenges. It focuses on four Strategic Business Areas: energy (smart buildings and neighborhoods), mobility, risks, and the environment, placing people at the heart of smart city projects. The institute's mission is to encourage partnership research and knowledge transfer, while developing initial and continuing training to strengthen expertise and innovation within companies.

Assessment of energy renovation work - France Relance

Energy Sobriety Plan