IIT-Mandi receives Green University Award at COP28 conference in UAE for its sustainable practices
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MANDI: The Indian Institute of Technology-Mandi (IIT-Mandi) has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Green University Award’ at the climate conference at COP28 in the UAE. The award was conferred by Green Mentors, a non-governmental organisation, holding special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in the US.
The recognition was given to the Institute in acknowledgment of its comprehensive commitment to sustainable practices and its holistic approach towards environmental initiatives. Speaking on the achievement, Prof Laxmidhar Behera, Director of IIT-Mandi, said, “This achievement is the result of the unwavering efforts, commitment and groundwork carried out by the faculty, staff and student community through various activities.”
IIT-Mandi’s vision is to raise awareness among young students and campus residents about environmental issues as well as the conservation of nature and natural resources in the surrounding area. To maintain ecological balance, IIT-Mandi is actively engaged in conducting environment audits, implementing green audits, promoting vegetarian food options on campus.
This involves evaluating the campus’s environmental impact and assessing the net carbon footprint of various units within the institution. The overall goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve zero carbon emissions within the next 10 years. These green initiatives will not only help the institution assess its own environmental impact but also instill environmental consciousness among the campus community.
Furthermore, the institution aims to create a model framework for an eco-conscious campus and explore revenue generation through carbon trading. At the global level, this recognition was attributed at the prestigious COP28 platform. The award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Institute community.
IIT-Mandi’s location in the pristine foothills of the Himalayas serves as a constant source of motivation to maintain a thriving green environment and minimise our ecological impact on the Himalayan ecosystem by adopting a conscious lifestyle. This recognition further strengthens our commitment to living in an eco-conscious manner on campus. We strive to preserve the local flora and fauna and create a sustainable campus that harmonises with its surroundings.
About Green University Award
The Green University Award, an initiative by Green Mentors, recognises global universities that have incorporated eco-consciousness and sustainability into their fundamental principles, operations and academic offerings, fostering community and student engagement.
These institutions are acknowledged for their implementation of sustainable practices, including energy-efficient infrastructure, renewable energy solutions, waste reduction and recycling programmes and initiatives promoting sustainable transportation.
Green mentors identify the universities who prepare their students to tackle the complex environmental challenges through curriculum and initiatives.
