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:
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Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
from campus operations.
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Strengthen resilience against climate
impacts, particularly in coastal regions.
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Promote climate education, community
engagement, and capacity building.
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Support local disaster risk reduction
and early warning systems in partnership
with the government and civil society.
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2. Strategic Pillars & Actions
2.1 Mitigation: Reducing Emissions
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2.1.1
Conduct a campus carbon footprint
audit (energy use, transport, waste)
every 2–3 years.
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2.1.2
Implement energy efficiency upgrades,
including LED lighting, efficient
fans and pumps, smart controls,
and IoT systems.
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2.1.4
Promote sustainable commuting:
shared buses, EVs, bicycle parking,
and preferential parking for
low-carbon vehicles.
2.2 Adaptation & Resilience
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2.2.1
Establish early warning and resilient
infrastructure by integrating
climate risk assessments into all
campus planning, including drainage
design and flood risk mapping.
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2.2.2
Enhance water management through
rainwater harvesting, water reuse
systems, and sustainable drainage.
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2.2.3
Strengthen green infrastructure by
planting native species, establishing
buffer zones, and increasing tree
cover to reduce heat stress and
stabilize soils.
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2.2.4
Develop emergency response training
and “climate drills” for students
and staff in collaboration with
local agencies, including the Fire
Service, Red Crescent, and Municipality.
2.3 Education & Community Engagement
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2.3.1
Run annual climate awareness
campaigns and “Climate Action Week,”
co-organized with student clubs
(e.g., CoEN) and local partners.
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2.3.2
Offer workshops and training for
local communities, including schools
and residents, on mitigation,
adaptation, and early warning.
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2.3.3
Embed climate change topics into
curricula in Science, Environmental
Science, Engineering, and Social
Science courses.
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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
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2.4.1
Set up a Climate Action Committee
comprising the Sustainability Office,
relevant academic departments,
student representatives, and local
government partners.
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2.4.2
Develop key performance indicators
(KPIs): GHG emissions reduction,
water reuse rates, green infrastructure
coverage, and number of community
participants.
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2.4.3
Produce and publish an annual
Climate Action Report shared with
university leadership, staff,
students, and community partners.
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2.4.4
Review and update the Climate Action
Plan every two years, in consultation
with local government and community
groups.
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3. Partnership & Institutional Roles
3.1 Sustainability Office
Lead implementation, monitoring, and
partnership coordination.
3.2 Academic Departments
Academic departments such as Environmental
Science, EEE, and Fisheries will design
and deliver mitigation and adaptation
projects and research.
3.3 Student Organizations
Student organizations, such as CoEN,
will drive community engagement,
awareness, and volunteer action.
3.4 Local Government & Agencies
Local government and agencies, including
the Municipality, Red Crescent, Fire
Service, and DoF, will collaborate on
early warning systems, climate resilience
infrastructure, and public outreach.
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4. Financing & Resources
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Allocate a portion of the University's
budget for climate-resilience
infrastructure and renewable installations.
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Seek external funding from national
and international sources, including
grants and development partners, for
larger mitigation and adaptation projects.
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Leverage student-led projects and
research grants that align with
climate action goals.
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5. Risk & Sustainability Management
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Conduct regular risk assessments
focused on climate-related hazards,
including flooding, salinity intrusion,
and storms.
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Embed sustainability criteria in all
future campus developments and
procurement, including green building
and energy policy.
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Promote capacity building and
institutional learning by hosting
guest lectures, research seminars,
and exchange programmes on climate
science, policy, and practice.
This action plan is designed for joint
implementation by Noakhali Science and
Technology University and local/regional
stakeholders and will be shared and reviewed
annually in collaboration with local
government and community groups to ensure
accountability, relevance, and impact.
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