The 可持续发展委员会 — the first official institutional body on campus to directly address sustainability issues — was formed in 2007, following the University's commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. 由学生组成, 教职员工, the Council helps guide 和 shape the policies 和 项目 that bring the University closer to that goal, working closely with the surrounding community to ensure a just 和 sustainable future for all.
Interested in learning all about how the 可持续发展委员会 is structured, 它的目标, 以及它的过程?
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管理环保基金
初期投资500万美元, the Green Fund has continued to grow as it provides support for energy upgrades 和 other sustainability projects.
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明星报道
The Council contributes to data collection for our AASHE STARS rating, creating plans to improve scores through the work of our sustainability committees.
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制定校园可持续发展计划
The Council has created several of our institution's plans for sustainability improvements 和 long-term community-building around sustainability concepts, 和 it continues to develop a three-year timetable that will inform our strategies through 2025.
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定义杜的可持续发展政策
Council committees draft 和 pass policies that help move the University toward achieving its sustainability goals, 包括可持续粮食政策, new policies around sustainable materials procurement, 以及对未来本地人的指导, 用节水技术栽培的花园, 或者校园里的园艺空间.
可持续发展委员会的领导
The 可持续发展委员会 elects a Chair 和 Vice Chair to serve 2-year terms. 主席和副主席宣布会议开始, 设置议程, 做会议记录, 与委员会合作制定目标, 和 communicate with the rest of the Council about future meetings 和 other business. The Chair 和 Vice Chair are compensated $5,000 和 $3,000 respectively, over the course of the year.
可持续发展委员会各委员会
All committee meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more or making a difference in an area of passion or expertise, even if you are unable to attend the quarterly Council meetings.
See previous agendas 和 minutes from 可持续发展委员会 Meetings on our Microsoft Teams page 在这里.
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学生的经验
Focused on incorporating sustainability into all aspects of the student experience. 包括旅游, 取向, 学生组织, 支持服务, 学生会, 课外活动机会等等. Get connected 和 find out about the 学生的经验 Committee’s next meeting by joining them on Microsoft Teams 在这里.
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理由 & 花园
Focused on sustainable l和scape management of campus grounds. This includes work to reduce irrigation requirements by increasing food gardens 和 native, 传粉者, 和/或园艺种植, as well as connecting campus l和scape projects to classes or research opportunities. Get connected 和 find out more about the 理由 和 花园 Committee’s next meeting by joining them on Microsoft Teams 在这里.
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食物
Focused on sustainable dinging 和 food options on campus in support of the Sustainable 食物 Policy. This includes work with local 和 sustainable food procurement, 准备, 教育, 和浪费, 与索迪斯餐饮合作, 弗里茨·诺贝尔酒店管理学院, 以及校园内的活动策划者. Get connected 和 find out about the next 食物 Committee meeting by joining them on Microsoft Teams 在这里.
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能源
Focused on reducing the campus carbon footprint from electricity 和 natural gas consumption. 这包括确定能源效率项目, 可再生能源的机会, 行为改变, 教育宣传, 碳补偿. Connect with the 能源 Committee 和 learn about their next meeting by joining them on Microsoft Teams 在这里.
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流动性
Focused on reducing the campus carbon footprint from transportation while improving access 和 equity for all mobility users. This includes projects 和 policies that address the university fleet, 通勤选项, 步行和自行车基础设施的改善. Connect with the 流动性 Committee 和 learn more about their next meeting by joining them on Microsoft Teams 在这里.
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采购 & 材料
Focused on sustainable purchasing 和 full lifecycle analysis of materials on campus, 包括处理. Includes work creating specific language for contracts, 参与和成为行业团体的成员, 和更多的. Connect 和 learn more about the 采购 Committee’s next meeting by joining them on Microsoft Teams 在这里.
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课程与研究
Focused on incorporating sustainability topics across the curriculum to all colleges of DU while supporting research opportunities in sustainability on campus 和 off. This includes work on campus-wide learning objectives, 可持续素养评估, 协调校园内的机会, 建立跨学科团队. Connect to the 课程与研究 Committee 和 find out more about their next meeting by joining them on Microsoft Teams 在这里.
加入可持续发展委员会
We seek input 和 engagement from any 和 all interested people from the DU community. Our meetings are open to the public 和 we’d love for you to join us. 电子邮件sustainability@xjiu.net to get more information about when 和 w在这里 the next meeting will be.
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