Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals
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EARTH
Sustainable Land Stewardship
Earth represents how universities protect biodiversity, regenerate ecosystems, restore landscapes, reduce waste, and promote circular economy principles.
Evaluation Areas include:
Biodiversity conservation
Green campus planning
Organic landscapes
Waste reduction
Recycling
Circular economy
Ecological restoration
Sustainable food systems
Indigenous environmental knowledge
Community engagement
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WATER
Water Stewardship and Climate Resilience
Water examines how institutions conserve, protect, and responsibly manage one of our most valuable natural resources.
Evaluation Areas include:
Rainwater harvesting
Water efficiency
Smart metering
Water quality
Greywater systems
Research
Water-energy nexus
Community outreach
Flood resilience
Watershed restoration
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AIR
Climate Action and Healthy Environments
Air recognizes universities reducing emissions while promoting healthier and cleaner environments.
Evaluation Areas include:
Carbon accounting
Net Zero planning
Air quality
Clean mobility
Electric transportation
Tree planting
Climate education
Citizen science
Public health
Climate advocacy
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ENERGY
Clean Energy Transition
Energy measures how universities transform their campuses through renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
Evaluation Areas include:
Solar
Wind
Biomass
Energy audits
Green buildings
Efficient HVAC
Climate innovation
Research
Green procurement
Energy literacy
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SPACE
Governance, Education and Partnerships
Space represents how universities integrate sustainability into institutional leadership, curriculum, inclusion, and international cooperation.
Evaluation Areas include:
Governance
Curriculum
Student participation
Open data
Green committees
Climate charters
UN partnerships
Digital learning
Community engagement
Leadership
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