Until 13 November, the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) is hosting the international microlearning programme “Pathways to Climate-Neutral Campuses: Co-Creating Action Plans for Sustainable Universities”. The programme brings together students from partner universities of the ACE²-EU European University Alliance to jointly develop practical solutions for reducing universities’ climate impact and promoting sustainable development.
On the second day of the programme, participants worked with sustainability consultancy Sustinere Latvia to analyse data collected on sustainability practices at their home universities and began developing climate neutrality guidelines for the alliance’s partner institutions. In lectures led by Gitana Vyčienė and Vilda Grybauskienė from the Lietuvos inžinerijos kolegija Higher Education Institution, students explored the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their application to university infrastructure, governance and institutional development.
The third day focused on sustainable waste management and waste sorting. During a study visit to Getliņi EKO, students gained practical insights into municipal waste management processes, modern waste sorting methods and the implementation of circular economy principles. The visit provided a deeper understanding of the role of waste management in building a climate-neutral and resource-efficient society.
The programme combines lectures, workshops and practical activities designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to drive sustainable change in higher education. At the end of the programme, international student teams will present climate neutrality action plans and guidelines developed for specific universities, identifying key challenges, defining strategic objectives and proposing concrete solutions to achieve them.
More information about the programme: https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/pathways-to-climate-neutral-campuses-co-creating-action-plans-for-sustainable-universities/
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