UNIWA is actively supporting Greece’s strong commitment for the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 SDGs, as they provide an ambitious and transformative framework for a new, fair and sustainable development path, which ensures a balance between economic growth, social cohesion and justice as well as protection of the environment and of the country’s unique ecological wealth. On the environmental pillar key institutional priorities include the shift towards a low carbon circular economy and improvement in waste reduction, reuse and recycle for creating new jobs and increasing resource efficiency.
Sustainable Development
69%
INFRASTRUCTURE
The ratio of open space
to total area
72%
COURSES
Courses/Subjects related to Sustainability
4318%
CARBON FOOTPRINT
For 2022,in metric tons
60%
APPLIANCES
Energy Efficient
Appliances Usage
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Energy efficiency brings a variety of benefits: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing demand for energy imports, and lowering our costs on Campus and economy-wide level.
RECYCLING
Collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. Recycling can benefit our Campus and the environment.
WATER MANAGEMENT
Water efficient appliances can simply use less water while yielding comparable performance. Their use in homes, institutions and businesses can contribute greatly to water conservation efforts.
GREEN SETTING
UNIWA operates with high educational and research standards and strives to respond to the ever-increasing demands of a modern society.
