Celebrating World Engineering Day 2025: Building a Sustainable Future Through Engineering
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Today, March 4, 2025, we join the global community in celebrating World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development. This annual event, established by UNESCO in 2019, highlights the role of engineering in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year's theme, "Shaping Our Sustainable Future Through Engineering," focuses on how engineers contribute to a more sustainable and resilient world.
Why World Engineering Day Matters
World Engineering Day is more than a celebration—it is a reminder of how engineering helps solve global challenges. From providing clean water and energy to designing disaster-resilient infrastructure, engineers play a key role in improving lives and making communities stronger.
Global Events and Activities
A range of events and initiatives are happening worldwide to mark the occasion:
UNESCO Headquarters, Paris – An official event discussing engineering's role in sustainable development, featuring experts and leaders.
Learn moreVirtual Conference & Exhibition (April 26 – May 2, 2025) – A global platform showcasing engineering innovations for sustainability through discussions, workshops, and exhibitions.
Join hereWorld Engineering Day Hackathon 2025 – Participants tackled real-world issues like climate resilience, housing infrastructure, and digital empowerment for women. The top 15 entries feature innovative solutions from across the globe.
See the finalists
How You Can Get Involved
Explore Events – Find and join events worldwide by visiting the official World Engineering Day website.
Join the Conversation – Share your thoughts on sustainable engineering using #WorldEngineeringDay on social media.
Inspire Future Engineers – Encourage young people to consider careers in engineering by sharing stories of its impact on sustainable development.
Our Commitment
At Engineers Without Borders Sweden, we are committed to using engineering to build a sustainable and fair future. Through initiatives like Engineer2Engineer, Inspire Youth, and The Reflective Engineer, we promote curiosity, equality, inclusivity, and sustainability in all our work.
This World Engineering Day, let’s celebrate the achievements of engineers everywhere and continue working towards a more sustainable world.
📌 For more information on World Engineering Day events, visit worldengineeringday.net.
