1. Green Campus Concept © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

2. What is a Green Campus? A green campus is a place where environmentally responsible practice and education go hand in hand and where environmentally responsible tenets are borne out by example It demonstrates its commitment to ecological sustainability through its: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS RESEARCHCAMPUS LIFE PHYSICAL OPERATIONS © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

3. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates that have a primary focus on sustainability issues, such as environmental studies, green building, environmental engineering, sustainable development etc. Degrees and courses that incorporate sustainability issues as a core component of their curricula; Study abroad programs that address sustainability in the international context; Informal learning experiences on sustainability topics that target the larger community surrounding the campus. © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

4. RESEARCH Projects that seek to enhance and expand our current understanding of ecosystem health, sustainable resource use, air and water quality; Exploration of values, attitudes & beliefs related to sustainability; Development of applied solutions to large-scale sustainability challenges renewable energy technologies, urban planning, shared resource use; Creation and refinement of tools to cultivate and strengthen sustainable world-views & behaviors. PROJECTS VALUES SOLUTIONS TOOLS © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

5. CAMPUS LIFE Lectures, workshops, events & presentations outside the classroom addressing sustainability Student organizations focusing on the environment, climate change, renewable energy, sustainable development and sustainable living; Programs in offices, residence halls, and classroom that encourage resource conservation and sustainable living Dedicated sustainability officers who communicate, coordinate and catalyze green campus efforts. © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

6. PHYSICAL OPERATIONS Campus-based use of renewable energy, recycling, local food, waste programs, water conservation, public transportation systems Institutional policies and plans that give preference to environmentally sound products and services Small and large- scale projects that seek to reduce the ecological footprint of the campus while modeling the society of the future. © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

7. ONE STEP AT A TIME… © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

8. PAYBACKS Environmental Sustainability Reputation as a leader through example Economic Benefits © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

9. PAYBACKS “Real-life” work experience for your students Improved quality of life on your campus A better prepared and valuable graduate pool © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011

10. Green Campus Action Plan © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011 INITIATE Set forth a Green Campus Mission and a Statement of Principles Establish a Green Campus organizational structure and a team that is representative of the student body Develop a strategic plan that includes policy and curriculum reforms that reflect your stated “green campus” mission.

11. What makes a successful Green Campus? © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011 EVALUATE Assess daily operations in terms of pollution prevention, waste stream management, and energy efficiency Determine and document short-term and long-term economic benefits Identify environmental management systems that are being used by progressive businesses

12. Green Campus Action Plan © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011 EXECUTE Establish partnerships with state, and local environmental agencies, utilities, and the business community. Initiate small and large scale projects that reduce the carbon footprint of the campus Implement a Green Campus Environmental Ethic Awareness campaign.

13. Centre for Environmental Research and Education (CERE) Contact Information: J. S. Municipal School, 3 rd Floor – Room # 78, Nana Chowk, Mumbai – 400 007. Tel No: (+ 91 - 22) 2381 1522 (+ 91 - 22) 2381 1581 Email : cere_india@yahoo.co.in Website : www.cere-india.org www.carbonmapandcap.com © Centre for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) 2011