Greening Campuses: Action-Based Sustainability Implementation
International Workshop on Designing and Executing Campus-Wide Green Initiatives
About This Course
This workshop provides actionable strategies for implementing sustainability initiatives on campuses, focusing on energy, waste, water, and transportation management using advanced tools and frameworks.
Aim
To empower educational institutions with the frameworks, tools, and case-driven strategies to implement practical, measurable, and impactful sustainability initiatives across academic campuses.
Workshop Objectives
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Translate sustainability vision into practical implementation on campuses
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Foster behavior change and environmental responsibility among students
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Support compliance with local, national, and international sustainability benchmarks
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Enable institutional readiness for climate emergencies and low-carbon operations
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Promote cross-departmental collaboration and governance for sustainability
Workshop Structure
Day 1: Advanced Sustainability Frameworks and Campus Assessment
- Sustainability Frameworks: Deep dive into STARS, ISO 14001, and LEED.
- Campus Sustainability Audits: Using tools like EnergyPlus and OpenLCA for sustainability assessments.
- Hands-On: Perform a campus sustainability audit and create a baseline report.
Day 2: Action-Based Sustainability Projects
- Energy Efficiency & Renewables: Advanced strategies for energy-saving buildings and renewable integration.
- Waste and Circular Economy: Zero-waste programs and lifecycle assessments using OpenLCA.
- Water Management & Green Infrastructure: Rainwater harvesting, water-efficient systems, and green campus design.
- Transportation Systems: Sustainable mobility solutions like EV infrastructure and bike-sharing programs.
- Hands-On: Develop an action plan for one sustainability area (energy, waste, water, transport).
Day 3: Monitoring, Engagement, and Long-Term Strategy
- Sustainability Monitoring: Real-time data tracking with Google Data Studio or custom dashboards.
- Community Engagement: Strategies for involving students, staff, and faculty in sustainability efforts.
- Impact Measurement & Reporting: Use of LCA, SBTi, and GRI for sustainability reporting.
- Scaling & Long-Term Strategy: Transitioning pilot projects to campus-wide sustainability goals.
- Hands-On: Create a monitoring and reporting framework with KPIs and real-time tracking.
Who Should Enrol?
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University and college administrators
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Campus sustainability coordinators and officers
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Faculty and student leaders of green clubs
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Facilities and estate management teams
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Policy researchers in education and environment
Important Dates
Registration Ends
08/04/2025
IST 4 PM
Workshop Dates
08/04/2025 – 08/06/2025
IST 5:30 PM
Workshop Outcomes
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Learn to develop, implement, and track sustainability projects
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Conduct energy, water, and waste audits in campus settings
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Align campus operations with green certification requirements
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Mobilize institutional and student communities for climate action
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Receive a certificate in Campus Sustainability Planning
Fee Structure
Student Fee
₹1999 | $50
Ph.D. Scholar / Researcher Fee
₹2999 | $60
Academician / Faculty Fee
₹3999 | $70
Industry Professional Fee
₹5999 | $90
What You’ll Gain
- Live & recorded sessions
- e-Certificate upon completion
- Post-workshop query support
- Hands-on learning experience
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