The establishment of the university's Sustainable Development Committee represents a pivotal step towards integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the academic and societal fabric. It will contribute to the implementation of sustainable strategies through research projects and applied initiatives that promote the conservation of natural resources. It encourages the adoption of environmentally friendly lifestyles and empowers individuals to participate in innovative and impactful solutions that enhance positive environmental impact. This will effectively influence the academic and global community in achieving long-term environmental and social goals, thereby contributing to improving the university's ranking in global classifications.
- Promoting sustainable education: Developing curricula that focus on environmental, social and economic issues to ensure that students are provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Innovation in scientific research: Encouraging scientific research in areas that support sustainability such as renewable energy, natural resource management, environmental technology, and finding innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
- Reducing the carbon footprint: Adopting policies and strategies aimed at reducing carbon emissions on campus through improved energy efficiency and the use of environmentally friendly technologies in equipment, transportation, and facilities.
- Strengthening community partnerships: Building partnerships with the public and private sectors and non-governmental organizations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals at the local and international levels, and enhancing the role of the university as a hub for social change.
- Promoting a culture of sustainability among students: Enhancing students' awareness of sustainability issues through educational activities, seminars and practical training, and guiding them towards adopting an environmentally friendly lifestyle.
- Social justice and inclusivity: Working to promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life, and ensuring access to higher education for all segments of society, including vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.
- Sustainable resource management: Implementing effective policies for managing water, energy, and waste on campus, contributing to the rationalization of resource consumption and achieving sustainable use of them.
- Promoting global environmental awareness: Playing a leading role in raising awareness about sustainability issues by attending international events, exchanging knowledge with global universities and institutions, and participating in environmental initiatives on a large scale.
- Developing a strategic plan to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals at the university: Preparing a comprehensive plan based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that integrates sustainability into all academic, administrative and research activities within the university, and identifies ways to implement these goals at the campus and local community level.
- Preparing periodic reports on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals: Preparing periodic reports to measure progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals at the university, including detailed analyses of gaps and achievements in the environmental, social and economic fields.
- Launching sustainable initiatives in diverse fields: Launching projects and initiatives aimed at achieving sustainability, such as developing clean energy solutions, promoting recycling practices on campus, and supporting scientific research that contributes to finding innovative environmental solutions, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Supervising the university’s active participation in international forums concerned with sustainable development and the green environment: The university’s participation in international conferences and forums that focus on sustainability issues and environmental protection, with the aim of enhancing the university’s role in global academic networks and exchanging knowledge and experiences to achieve sustainable development goals.
- Organizing conferences and seminars to promote community awareness about sustainability: Organizing academic and scientific events such as conferences and seminars that highlight environmental and social sustainability issues, with the aim of increasing community awareness of the importance of transitioning towards sustainable practices and inviting the academic and public community to actively participate in this transition.
- Measuring the environmental and social impact of the university and providing sustainable improvements: Implementing mechanisms to measure the environmental and social impact of all activities in the university, while providing suggestions for improving environmental and social sustainability, and ensuring that the university is a model in applying sustainable practices in all aspects of academic and administrative work.
Committee structure:
- Committee Chairman: University President
Committee members:
- Vice-Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research
- University Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Vice-Rector for Shared Services
- Dean of Student Affairs
- Dean of Graduate Studies, Scientific Research and Innovation
- Dean of the Deanship of Development and Quality
- Dean of the Institute of Research and Studies
- Vice Dean of Development and Quality for Institutional Excellence
- Director of the General Department of Corporate Communication
- Director of the General Administration of Facilities
- Director of Partnerships and International Cooperation
- Director of Community Service Department
- Director of Classification and Awards Department