Green University: Pioneering Sustainable Practices in Higher Education

Authors

  • Miss Ritu Devi  Economics, Assistant Professor, S. D. (PG) College, Panipat, Haryana, India

Keywords:

Green Universities, Sustainable Practices, Renewable Energy Systems, Environmental Stewardship, Sustainability Curriculum, Waste Management, Smart Campus Technology

Abstract

Green universities are at the forefront of integrating sustainability into every facet of their operations, encompassing infrastructure, curricula, and community outreach. These institutions embed environmental consciousness from the design of energy-efficient campus buildings to the development of green curricula that prepare students to tackle ecological challenges. Through innovative practices, such as the implementation of renewable energy sources, sustainable waste management systems, and water conservation techniques, these universities not only reduce their environmental footprint but also serve as a model for global sustainability standards. The role of green campuses extends beyond environmental impacts, influencing educational paradigms by incorporating sustainability into research and learning outcomes, thereby fostering a new generation of environmentally conscious citizens equipped to drive global change.

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2022-12-30

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Volume 9, Issue 6, November-December-2022

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Miss Ritu Devi, " Green University: Pioneering Sustainable Practices in Higher Education, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011, Volume 9, Issue 6, pp.777-783, November-December-2022.