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

Aligned with:

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

Aligned with:

SDG 6

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

Aligned with:

SDG 3

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

Aligned with:

SDG 7

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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