Sustainability and Climate Action Plan
1. Vision and Goals
Noakhali Science and Technology University is committed to becoming a climate-resilient and low-carbon academic community, contributing to local and regional climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. Our goals are:
Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from campus operations.
Strengthen resilience against climate impacts, particularly in coastal regions.
Promote climate education, community engagement, and capacity building.
Support local disaster risk reduction and early warning systems in partnership with the government and civil society.
2. Strategic Pillars & Actions
2.1 Mitigation: Reducing Emissions
2.1.1 Conduct a campus carbon footprint audit (energy use, transport, waste) every 2–3 years.
2.1.2 Implement energy efficiency upgrades, including LED lighting, efficient fans and pumps, smart controls, and IoT systems.
2.1.4 Promote sustainable commuting: shared buses, EVs, bicycle parking, and preferential parking for low-carbon vehicles.
2.2 Adaptation & Resilience
2.2.1 Establish early warning and resilient infrastructure by integrating climate risk assessments into all campus planning (with drainage design, flood risk mapping).
2.2.2 Enhance water management: rainwater harvesting, water reuse systems, and sustainable drainage.
2.2.3 Strengthen green infrastructure: plant native species, buffer zones, and tree cover to reduce heat stress and stabilize soils.
2.2.4 Develop emergency response training and “climate drills” for students and staff in collaboration with local agencies (Fire Service, Red Crescent, Municipality).
2.3 Education & Community Engagement
2.3.1 Run annual climate awareness campaigns and “Climate Action Week,” co-organized with student clubs (e.g., CoEN) and local partners.
2.3.2 Offer workshops and training for local communities (schools, residents) on mitigation, adaptation, and early warning.
2.3.3 Embed climate change topics into curricula in Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, and Social Science courses.
2.3.4 Establish a community advisory board comprising local government, civil society, and university stakeholders to co-design climate-related projects.
2.4 Monitoring, Reporting & Governance
2.4.1 Set up a Climate Action Committee comprising the Sustainability Office, relevant academic departments, student representatives, and local government partners.
2.4.2 Develop key performance indicators (KPIs): GHG emissions reduction, water reuse rates, green infrastructure coverage, and number of community participants.
2.4.3 Produce and publish an annual Climate Action Report shared with university leadership, staff, students, and community partners.
2.4.4 Review and update the Climate Action Plan every two years, in consultation with local government and community groups.
3. Partnership & Institutional Roles
3.1 Sustainability Office: Lead implementation, monitoring, and partnership coordination.
3.2 Academic Departments (e.g., Environmental Science, EEE, Fisheries): Design and deliver mitigation/adaptation projects and research.
3.3 Student Organizations (e.g., CoEN): Drive community engagement, awareness, and volunteer action.
3.4 Local Government & Agencies (Municipality, Red Crescent, Fire Service, DoF): Collaborate on early warning systems, climate resilience infrastructure, and public outreach.
4. Financing & Resources
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