Internationalization
Be a Changemaker for a Sustainable Campus
Actions and Results
The “Be a Changemaker for a Sustainable Campus” project was created with the goal of transforming European university campuses into hubs of sustainable innovation by reducing their ecological footprint and promoting social and climate justice. Thanks to the collaboration between EDISU Piemonte, CROUS de Versailles, and ESN Torino, the project engaged students, university staff, and local communities in a concrete journey of change, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda.
Student Engagement
The project combined practical activities, training, and networking to achieve its goals, creating opportunities for discussion with students to understand their needs. Here are some of the key initiatives:
- Sustainable Mobility Day: A day dedicated to promoting sustainable mobility, featuring a Bike Tour in the Po Park with 50 participants, including both international and local students.
- Conference and Workshop Series: Three events focusing on crucial topics such as sustainable mobility, responsible food consumption, and the circular economy. Each conference was followed by practical workshops that encouraged active participation.
- Changemakers’ Mountain Weekend: An immersive weekend in Bardonecchia, where 60 participants explored practical solutions to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable lifestyles.
- Waste Sorting Day: A sustainable cooking workshop organized in collaboration with Panacea Social Farm, demonstrating how to reduce food waste and creatively reuse scraps.
Achieved Results
The project generated significant and lasting impacts:
- Sustainable Campus Guidelines: The “European Sustainable Campus Guidelines” were created and shared, providing a set of standards to guide European universities in their ecological transition.
- “European Sustainable Campus” Logo: A distinctive label to identify institutions that meet the sustainability standards set by the project.
- Green Skills for Students and Staff: Events and workshops provided practical tools to adopt sustainable practices in both daily life and professional environments.
- Sustainability Community Platform: A digital hub for sharing resources, ideas, and best practices, ensuring the dissemination and replicability of the project’s results.
A Sustainable Legacy
Through a collaborative and inclusive approach, the project has left a tangible legacy. The Guidelines and resources are freely accessible online, allowing new organizations to embrace sustainability principles. The network built among partners and stakeholders will continue to grow, fostering the expansion of a sustainable university campus model across Europe and beyond.
Here is the “European Sustainable Campus” Logo!
We are pleased to present the official “European Sustainable Campus” logo, a symbol of European universities committed to sustainability. The winning design represents innovation, inclusion, and dedication to a greener future.
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