Shoolini University is actively committed to sustainable development, as demonstrated by its wide-ranging efforts to address environmental, economic, and social challenges. While I don't have specific information about a formal Climate Action Plan, the university has taken significant steps to combat climate change and promote sustainability. These efforts include using renewable energy sources, waste management, water conservation, and eco-friendly campus initiatives. Shoolini University's dedication to sustainability and its recognition in global rankings for Sustainable Development Goals underline its commitment to environmental responsibility.
2023
Shoolini University actively supports sustainability and climate action through a comprehensive Energy and Environment Policy. This policy, publicly available, outlines the university's commitment to sustainable practices, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation across all its operations. Additionally, Shoolini University engages with the local and academic communities through conferences, webinars, and awareness programs aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Notable activities include the National Conference on the Protection of the Himalayas and the Water Harvesting and Preservation Conference. The university celebrates International Earth Day with a week of eco-friendly activities, and it has partnered with the University of Venda, South Africa, for collaborative research on energy. Through its partnerships and initiatives—like working with NGOs such as Healing Himalayas and conducting regular cleaning drives—the university demonstrates an ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental action.
| Climate Action Plan | View |
2022
| Report on Building a Sustainable Future in association with AIU, Delhi | View |
| Shoolini Leads in Self-Sustainability & Energy-Efficiency | View |
Research in Energy and Climate Action
Many research papers in these areas have been published in top ranking Journals which has led to Rank 2 for SDG 7 & Rank 6 in SDG 6 for the University as per THE global impact ranking in 2022 - Rank 43 and 41 respectively in 2023.
Evidence:
SDG-7 Rank (2023):
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/rankings/impact/2023/affordable-and-clean-energy?page=1
SDG-6 Rank (2023):
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/rankings/impact/2023/clean-water-and-sanitation?page=1
Research in Energy, FWCI metrics related to SDG-7 and 13 of Shoolini University:
Highlighted research of Centre of Excellence in Energy Science and Technology in 2023
Article in PV Magazine: CEEST is researching on alternative refrigeration technologies that have the potential to reduce GHG-based conventional air-conditioning systems hence contributing to SDG-13 fulfilment:
CEEST has catalyzed the action on sustainable Development goals in the University by preparing a National Document titled as “Building a Sustainable Future - How Universities Can Help Implement SDG Goals” on the Implementation of UN SDGs in Higher Education Institutions in India in collaboration with Association of Indian Universities (AIU) during 2021 which has been published in March, 2023 and launched by the former President of India Mr. Ramnath Kovind.
Evidence:
https://shooliniuniversity.com/news/former-president-kovind-releases-shoolini-aiu-joint-publication
Comprehensive Report on all SDGs (Page 201 for SDG 13) in collaboration with AIU, Delhi:
https://shooliniuniversity.com/media/sustainability/social/documentation/Shoolini-SDG.pdf
Already a governing ‘Energy and Environment Policy’ has been formulated in 2019 to set the roadmap and required actions to make the University carbon neutral by 2025.
In addition to the latter, the CEEST has also prepared two new policies namely the sustainable procurement and sustainable investment policies of the university to further align the university towards the SDGs. The scientists are working in priority research areas on Climate change in Energy, especially use of renewable energy applications in Agriculture, Sciences, Engineering, Biotechnology, Food technology and Pharmacy. The main objective of these initiatives is to develop the University as a sustainable education and research hub and township to be model for the higher education Institutions in India.
Examples of other energy and environmental awareness activities:
- https://www.facebook.com/ShooliniCEEST/
- https://shooliniuniversity.com/blog/world-environment-day-shoolini-takes-the-stage-to-raiseawareness/
- https://www.pinterest.com/pin/ceest--631700285229620703/
- https://www.instagram.com/p/CR1C8WZL-E7
2021
| Exhibition for AIU Conference | View |
| Energy Audit Report | View |
| Enviroment Policy | View |
| Awareness Campaign on UN SDGs | View |
| Webinar and Conferences | View |