Program Structure

Module 1: Campus Sustainability — From Vision to Action

• Why campuses are the best living labs for sustainability.
• What “greening” truly means: operations, systems, culture, and accountability.
• Quick wins vs long-term projects: how to choose the right starting point.
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid “one-time event sustainability.”

Module 2: Sustainability Audit & Baseline Footprint

• How to run a simple, credible campus sustainability audit.
• Energy baseline: lighting, HVAC, labs, hostels, DG sets, peak loads.
• Water baseline: consumption mapping, leaks, reuse potential, seasonal patterns.
• Waste baseline: segregation reality check, compostable fraction, plastic hotspots.
• Building your first campus KPI dashboard (monthly tracking).

Module 3: Designing High-Impact Interventions (What to Do First)

• Energy: LED retrofits, smart scheduling, efficient HVAC practices, behavior nudges.
• Renewables: rooftop solar basics, feasibility checks, approvals and implementation flow.
• Water: rainwater harvesting, wastewater reuse basics, low-flow fixtures, leak control.
• Waste: segregation system design, composting, plastic reduction, e-waste handling.
• Green landscaping: native species planning, biodiversity pockets, heat mitigation.

Module 4: Prioritization & Project Planning (Impact × Feasibility)

• How to prioritize actions using impact, cost, ROI, feasibility, and maintenance readiness.
• Defining scope: deliverables, milestones, responsibilities, and approvals.
• Budgeting and proposal writing for campus leadership.
• Vendor coordination: selecting, supervising, and ensuring quality.
• Risk and compliance basics: safety, regulations, and operational continuity.

Module 5: Implementation Playbook for Real Campuses

• Setting up governance: committees, green ambassadors, facility-team integration.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for daily execution.
• Operational discipline: inspections, checklists, and accountability loops.
• Handling resistance and change management (students, staff, vendors).
• Ensuring continuity when batches, staff, or leadership changes.

Module 6: Monitoring, Reporting & Communication

• Choosing meaningful KPIs (what matters monthly vs quarterly).
• Impact reporting: water saved, waste diverted, energy reduced, emissions avoided.
• Simple dashboards and reporting formats for leadership and stakeholders.
• Aligning with SDGs, ESG language, and campus accreditation expectations.
• Building credibility: documentation, evidence, and transparent claims.

Module 7: Engagement & Behavior Change (Sustainability Culture)

• Designing campaigns that change habits, not just awareness.
• Gamification ideas: waste challenges, energy-saving competitions, green hostel league.
• Student-led systems: eco-clubs, volunteering structures, ambassador programs.
• Integrating sustainability into academics: projects, labs, and community work.
• Community partnerships: local municipalities, NGOs, and industry collaborators.

Module 8: Green Procurement & Sustainable Operations

• Sustainable purchasing basics: what to buy, what to avoid, and why it matters.
• Vendor guidelines for green services: cleaning, packaging, canteen, stationery.
• Reducing single-use plastics and improving circularity on campus.
• Setting procurement policies that are practical and enforceable.

Module 9: Climate Resilience & Campus Infrastructure Readiness

• Heat, flooding, water stress—how campuses can plan for climate impacts.
• Nature-based solutions: shaded corridors, cool roofs (concept), green buffers.
• Emergency readiness and continuity planning (simple frameworks).
• Resilience as a long-term sustainability layer.

Final Project

• Develop a complete Campus Green Plan for your institution (or a sample campus).
• Include baseline audit summary, top interventions, budgets, timeline, roles, SOPs, and KPIs.
• Example projects: 90-day waste segregation rollout, water reuse plan, energy reduction roadmap, green procurement policy.