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Testimonials

"OSDG was a useful tool in measuring the extent of SDG-related teaching activities at UCL. We look forward to using the tool to compare the results in future editions of the UCL SDGs annual report"

Simon Knowles,

UCL Head of Coordination (SDGs)

"After reviewing the SDG classification facilities of various tools currently available, we decided not to use either of these solutions, nor to try to construct our own term query based approach, but rather go with OSDG as a labeling tool, as we currently find it to be the most sophisticated and best validated solution"

Paul Donner,

German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW)

SDGs in 15 languages

OSDG supports 15 languages so that you can discover your SDG impact in your native tongue.

English

Arabic

Danish

Dutch

Finnish

French

German

Italian

Korean

Polish

Portuguese

Russian

Spanish

Swedish

Turkish

Finnish

Polish

Turkish

The easy way to obtain SDG labels

OSDG requires no coding experience. The application is intuitive and easy for anyone to use – from researchers who are just starting out, to industry experts and beyond.

A single framework

OSDG aims to consolidate existing efforts into a single, comprehensive framework for SDG classification. It is an open-source tool, and will always remain so.

Contribute to the tool on GitHub

We invite open-source enthusiasts and researchers to join a collaborative effort to further improve the tool. You can access our project on GitHub and contribute your own ideas and work.

The easy way to obtain SDG labels

OSDG requires no coding experience. The application is intuitive and easy to use – from researchers who are just starting out, to industry experts and beyond.

A single framework

OSDG aims to consolidate existing efforts into a single, comprehensive framework for SDG classification. It is an open-source tool, and will always remain so.

Contribute to the tool on GitHub

We invite open-source enthusiasts and researchers to join a collaborative effort to further improve the tool. You can access our project on GitHub and contribute your own ideas and work.

About us

OSDG is an open source initiative that aims to integrate various existing attempts to classify research according to Sustainable Development Goals, and to make this process open, transparent and user-friendly.

OSDG is a free of charge, open source initiative, and will always remain so.

FAQ

Is OSDG free of charge?

The OSDG classification tool is free to use and there are no limits to uploading texts or PDF files.

The API access is free for research purposes. If you are a researcher and would like to receive free access to the API, please contact us.

If you are not a researcher and would like to receive access to our API and/or bespoke research services, we may charge a fee to recover the costs associated with the work performed. Please contact us about your needs.

Do I need coding skills to use OSDG?

Absolutely not. OSDG has been developed to be quick and easy for anyone to use, regardless of their professional background or skill set.

Does OSDG retain access to uploaded files?

No. Our API is built to process the user’s request and then remove any trace of the upload immediately after the e-mail containing the results has been automatically generated and sent to the user’s inbox.

For more information about how we look after your personal data, please refer to our Privacy policy.

What are Sustainable Development Goals?

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of goals to end poverty, protect the planet and improve people’s lives around the world by 2030. These goals were adopted by all United Nations Member States in September 2015, as part of the 70th exercise of the UN General Assembly. You can read more about them on the United Nations website.

How many SDGs are there?

17. The full list is available on the United Nations website.

Is this website approved or endorsed by the United Nations – the actual owner of the framework?

No. While our labels are in line with the SDGs adopted under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, OSDG is in no way affiliated or endorsed by the United Nations or any of its related entities. The OSDG project is a not-for-profit initiative, courtesy of a team of data enthusiasts.

Can I reuse any of the official SDG visual assets (e.g. icons, logo) for my own purposes?

OSDG makes use of the visual assets provided freely to the general public at the United Nations website. Any use of visual assets referencing the UN’s official communication on SDGs (colours, icons, fonts and other materials) is primarily illustrative and aims to communicate our support for these goals, as well as facilitating easier navigation for the website’s visitors and users.

To find out if you are eligible to use any of these visual assets, or to request written permission or a licensing agreement, please refer directly to the UN’s communications materials.

You are welcome to make personal use of the results generated by our platform. However, before disseminating images of any part of this website containing SDG visual assets (e.g. a screenshot of a results page that features official SDG icons) for commercial use, written or licensed agreement must be obtained directly from representatives of the UN. OSDG bears no responsibility for the use of official SDG visual assets outside the immediate context of this website.

If you have any further questions or would like to contact the team directly, contact us.

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