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Higher Education Institutions Embrace Sustainability Measures to Combat Climate Change

Strategic Insights

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In a bid to mitigate the impacts of climate change, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country are implementing various sustainability measures. Encouraging the use of public transport, boosting renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, and promoting research on green building initiatives are among the measures being adopted. Sona Group of Institutions, for instance, has installed solar panels, discouraged plastic use, and implemented recycled water for campus greening, while BML Munjal University is converting fossil-fuel dependent bikes and cars into electric vehicles through CSR funding. These initiatives not only help reduce carbon footprint but also enhance the overall sustainability of the campuses.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sona Group of Institutions has planned to levy a parking fee on students using two-wheelers and four-wheelers inside the campus to encourage the use of public transport.
  • The institution is working towards creating a net zero campus by installing solar panels, discouraging plastic use, and using recycled water for campus greening.
  • BML Munjal University is converting fossil-fuel dependent bikes and cars into electric vehicles through CSR funding, supported by a grant of Rs 10 lakhs from the Hero Group.
  • The university is also working on a project to scan green cover on campuses through high-resolution images captured by drones and geo-satellites to improve it.
  • HEIs are partnering with government agencies and corporate companies to enable research and development of sustainable technologies.
  • Sustainability measures implemented by HEIs have led to better ratings from green agencies, such as the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
  • GITAM university was recently awarded the Green Champion Award by IGBC for promoting green education through its Green Built Environment course for MArch.

Statistics:

  • Rs 10 lakhs: The amount of CSR funding received by BML Munjal University from the Hero Group for converting fossil-fuel dependent bikes and cars into electric vehicles. (Source: Times Group)
  • 10 lac: The number of rupees in Indian currency that BML Munjal University received from the Hero Group. (Source: Times Group)
  • 3: The number of countries involved in the research on the effect of mobile phone towers on bird migration, including Brazil, Nigeria, and India. (Source: Times Group)
  • 1: The number of government agencies partnering with BML Munjal University to set up a pollution monitoring centre on campus. (Source: Times Group)

Sources:

  • BML Munjal University (Source: Times Group)
  • Sona Group of Institutions (Source: Times Group)
  • Times Group (Source: Times Group)
  • Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) (Source: Times Group)

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