C17: Consortium for the Goals

Consortium of Excellence for the 17 Goals connects academics, practitioners, policymakers, NGOs, and students to turn risk knowledge into action - advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through research, education, and practical risk and insurance solutions for a more resilient and sustainable world.

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Four founding professors of C17 together at a gathering.

From left to right: Séverine Arnold, Ida Ferrara, Corina Constantinescu,
and Edward Furman.

The need for C17

The world’s most urgent development challenges are also risk challenges. Climate shocks, financial insecurity, health emergencies, and protection gaps can quickly reverse social and economic progress. No single sector can address these challenges alone. C17 connects universities, industry, governments, and civil society to turn actuarial research, risk expertise, and practical experience into solutions that strengthen resilience, inclusion, and sustainable development.

What is C17?

The Consortium of Excellence for the 17 Goals (C17) is an international collaboration founded by four professors: Séverine Arnold of the University of Lausanne, Switzerland; Corina Constantinescu of the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom; and Ida Ferrara and Edward Furman of York University, Canada. Today, C17 is coordinated by the RISC Foundation.

Drawing on actuarial science, economics, mathematics, risk management, and insurance, C17 advances research, education, and dialogue in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It connects academic rigour with practical experience so that knowledge can inform policy and strengthen resilience.

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How C17 works

Research and knowledge sharing

C17 develops and shares evidence on how risk, insurance, and related fields can support sustainable development.

Café 17 dialogues

Café 17 brings academics and practitioners together to explore emerging ideas, unresolved questions, and practical applications.

Education and public understanding

Through events, collaborative activities, and accessible resources, C17 helps children, students, professionals, decision-makers, and the public better understand risk and insurance.

International collaboration

C17 connects universities, industry, governments, NGOs, and international organizations to align research with practical and policy needs.

C17 Partners

C17 brings together universities, insurers, professional bodies, international organizations, and other partners committed to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through actuarial research, risk expertise, and practical action. Together, the network shares knowledge, develops ideas, and builds connections across disciplines, sectors, and countries.

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