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The International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU)

Sustainability Initiative

The International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) established a campus sustainability initiative in 2009 with the aim of promoting collaboration between member institutions and developing best practices strategies in environmental management.

The initiative was formally launched at the Climate Congress at the University of Copenhagen in March 2009.

The Presidents of the IARU have stated their ongoing commitment to sustainability. Over time the scope of the initiative grew beyond campus sustainability. Each member of the alliance has established programs to progressively improve their environmental performances across university activities as well as building an ecologically literate community.

The relevant staff from each university communicate on matters of common interest to identify opportunities to work together and exchange information.

In the spotlight

Campus Biodiversity in the IARU Universities

Campus Biodiversity in the IARU Universities

IARU's Sustainable Campus Initiative working group, led by Oxford University, has published a report which focuses on approaches to biodiversity taken by IARU institutions and acts as a platform for highlighting examples of good practice within institutions.

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Global Priorities, Educated Solutions

Global Priorities, Educated Solutions

A report on the program hosted by the International Alliance of Research Universities during the Annual Conference of the International Sustainable Campus Network, 12 June 2018 in KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm

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Energy Behavior Case Study

Energy Behavior Case Study

Behaviour change interventions are a vital component of global efforts to tackle climate change. This report is designed to provide sustainability practitioners, policymakers and building users with a framework for designing successful initiatives to reduce energy use at universities.

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How to make a Campus Green

How to make a Campus Green

Short videos showing greening measures at IARU partners' universities

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Green Guide for Universities

Green Guide for Universities

23 inspiring cases that have made a difference on campus. #IARUSustain

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GUCF2015

GUCF2015

Students from all over the world met in Paris to discuss sustainable campus projects. #GUCF2015

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Manfred Braune
University of Cape Town

Sustainability Offices

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ETH Zurich


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