Center of Excellence for Sustainability

“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.”

With a focus on our responsibility as a Higher Educational Institution, our endeavor has always been and shall continue to be, to strive for sustainability in our various spectra of performance – be it quality education, learning opportunities, global education, partnership for the goals, civil society partnerships, cultural heritage, clean water & sanitation, steps to reduce waste and waste management, energy efficiency, producing affordable & clean energy, non-discrimination, gender equality, responsible consumption and much more.

“By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development”.

The twin responsibility of SDG 4 was highlighted by Quian Tang, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education, in the foreword of the publication “Education for the SDGs” . He conveyed that while education in itself is a responsibility and a Sustainable Development Goal, it plays a vital role for social transformation which is a key ingredient to achieve all other SDGs , as it helps in acquiring of the aptitude, attitude and etiquettes that can help maneuver towards a sustainable future.

Goals of the Center of Excellence for Sustainability

To develop and implement sustainability in teaching, learning and practices, within the campus and society at large, to make an impact in the world. Incorporating sustainability in the education imparted to our Unizens .

To encourage and make sustainability a way of life for all our workforce, students, stakeholders, and for that, to lead by example.

Cross-networking and collaboration with educational institutions with no boundaries, for sharing sustainable practices and for joint innovation and to undertake consultancy projects, and liaison with government agencies, industries, and other stakeholders, to promote sustainable development in campus, as well as in the society.

To conduct and promote research in the inter-disciplinary areas of sustainable development, collaborate and interact with researchers within and outside the University, and to disseminate these findings through classroom lectures, workshops, newsletters and conferences.

Goal 1

To develop and implement sustainability in teaching, learning, and practices, within the campus and society at large, to make an impact in the world. Incorporating sustainability in the education imparted to our Unizens.
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Goal 2

To encourage and make sustainability a way of life for all our workforce, students, stakeholders, and for that, to lead by example.
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Goal 3

Cross-networking and collaboration with educational institutions with no boundaries, for sharing sustainable practices and for joint innovation and to undertake consultancy projects, and liaison with government agencies, industries, and other stakeholders, to promote sustainable development in campus, as well as in the society.
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Goal 4

To conduct and promote research in the inter-disciplinary areas of sustainable development, collaborate and interact with researchers within and outside the University, and to disseminate these findings through classroom lectures, workshops, newsletters and conferences.
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Objectives of the Centre of Excellence for Sustainability are

  • To align the University processes with 17 UN SDGs as per University Vision and Mission.
  • To develop and implement the sustainability process within and beyond the Campus.
  • To promote awareness through various programs to develop a culture of sustainability at all levels.
  • To continuously improve the sustainability processes by sharing new ideas and practices among all stakeholders.
  • To collect, analyse and maintain the data related to different programs and activities indicated by the University related to SDGs, at National & International level.

The Torch Bearers

The efforts for Sustainability is the responsibility and contribution of the whole community of Chitkara University. We should pledge to contribute to the cause of sustainability in every action of ours …..so let’s explore, live and breathe sustainability….!

Torch bearers of the Center of Excellence for Sustainability –

Sqn Ldr (Dr.) Rina Angel, Vice President: Chairperson
Dr. Rashmi Agarwal, Professor : Member
Prof. Anurag Tiwari, Professor : Member
Dr. Kanika, Professor : Member
Prof. Antony Kumar Boity, Professor : Member
Dr. Arrik Khanna, Asso. Professor : Member
Dr. Ravi Dandotiya, Asso. Professor : Member
Dr. Gurpreet Saggu, Sustainability Manager : Member Secretary