The Institute for Research and Academic Services (IRAS) launched the project ‘Action Research for Developing Assumption University into a Green University’ to support and promote the transformation of Assumption University into a green university. This initiative aims to align the university with sustainable practices that contribute to environmental and societal well-being. The project includes the following steps:
- Conducting a Study on Green University Criteria: The first step involved studying the criteria for green university rankings using the UI Green Metric World University Ranking 2023 standards. This provided a framework for assessing and improving sustainability practices at the university.
- Meeting with the University’s Executive Team: The project engaged in discussions with the University’s executive team to outline strategies for advancing the university’s green initiatives and aligning them with global sustainability standards.
- Engaging with Schools and Supporting Units: The project focused on fostering collaboration with various Schools and supporting units to build relationships and ensure cooperative efforts for the green university development.
- Planning and Preparing Activities for Communication: This step included planning activities to communicate information supporting the green university initiative. It involved organizing the UI Green Metric indicators by Schools and supporting units and creating forms for data recording and presentation of each indicator.
- Organizing Meetings for Communication and Awareness: Meetings were organized with Schools and supporting units to communicate the UI Green Metric ranking information, aiming to foster understanding, cultivate positive attitudes, and encourage behavioral changes among stakeholders to develop Assumption University into a green university.
This project directly supports the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being): Promoting a healthy environment for students, faculty, and staff. This would support the vision of having “happy” students as proposed by the university.
- SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation): Ensuring sustainable water management practices on campus, which would be beneficial to the community close to the campuses as well.
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy): Supporting the use of clean, renewable energy sources at the university.
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure): Encouraging sustainable infrastructure and innovation at the university.
- SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities): Contributing to the development of sustainable campus communities.
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production): Reducing waste and promoting sustainable resource use within the university.
- SDG 13 (Climate Action): Actively engaging in climate action through the green university initiative.
- SDG 14 (Life Below Water): Promoting practices that protect water ecosystems on campus.
- SDG 15 (Life on Land): Supporting biodiversity and green spaces on the university grounds. This is aligned with the concept of “university in the park”, which supports the growth of mind and bosy.
By implementing these strategies, the project strives to foster a culture of sustainability at Assumption University and contribute to the broader global efforts for a sustainable future.
The 17 Goals
