Developing a strategy for sustainable development

Organisations

Sustainability Leaders Programme - EAUC
Supports institutions to integrate sustainability.

DCSF sustainable development web-site
A government site that outlines its Sustainable Development Action Plan.

Development Education Association - DEA
A national network of organisations that share a commitment to 'development education' - an approach to learning that raises awareness of global issues.

Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges
A membership-based organisation that aims to improve the integration of sustainability and environmental management in the business management of colleges and universities in the UK and further afield.

Environmental Information Exchange
A non-profit group supporting the environmental efforts of businesses and organisations in Oxfordshire. Includes information on current issues and solutions.

Forum for the Future
A charity that works with business and the public sector to find practical ways to build a future that is environmentally viable, socially just and economically prosperous.

HEFCE sustainable development web page
HEFCE's activities to promote sustainable development.

Higher Education Environmental Performance Improvement - HEEPI
A project that aims to improve the environmental performance of universities and colleges by developing environmental benchmarking within further and higher education, running events to share best practice, and build networks and providing an information resource.

Sustainable Development Commission
The Government's independent watchdog on sustainable development.

London Sustainability Exchange
An organisation providing organisations and networks of individuals with the motivation, knowledge, and connections they need to put sustainability into practice.

Association of University Directors of Estates - AUDE
AUDE promotes excellence in the strategic planning, management, operation and development of Higher Education estates and facilities. AUDE's members are the Universities and Higher Education Institutions of the United Kingdom. 

Resources

Sustainable University web-site
This web-site aims to be a 'one-stop shop' for resources and inspiration for initiatives in sustainability in higher education in the UK and elsewhere, while promoting the 'Sustainable University' concept around the world.

National Student Forum final report
The National Student Forum published its third and final report in autumn 2010.

Energy toolkit for departmental buildings (Adobe PDF) - University of Oxford
The toolkit contains guidance on how departments can reduce gas and electricity based on quick wins and longer term opportunities.

Guide to Employing an Environmental Manager/Sustainability Officer
A practical guide to employing an Environmental Manager/Sustainability Officer for colleges and universities

EcoCampus
EcoCampus provides a complete package for Environmental Management support in the HE sector. The programme equips institutions with the skills and tools necessary to implement a robust and effective environmental management system. Places are available for the next cohort of institutions to participate in the scheme (due to commence in autumn 2010).

NetRegs - Environment Agency
Guidance to help anyone who works in education navigate through environmental legislation.

Virtual Campus - HEEPI
Environmental Virtual Campus to assist students, staff, and researchers with campus environmental management practices.

Communicating for sustainability: guidance for higher education institutions - HEPS (2004)
A guide to how best to communicate sustainable development.

Reporting for sustainability: guidance for higher education institutions - HEPS (2003)
A sustainability reporting tool for higher education.

International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
The journal addresses environmental management systems, sustainable development and Agenda 21 issues at higher education institutions worldwide.

Environmental Management Systems - British Standards Institute
Frameworks for managing environmental responsibilities efficiently in a way that is integrated into overall operations.

From Here to Sustainability: The Learning and Skills Council's Strategy for Sustainable Development (2005) (Adobe PDF 676K)
Includes milestones for the Learning and Skills Council and providers by 2007 and 2010.

Securing the Future: UK Government sustainable development strategy (2005)
The UK Government's strategy for sustainable development.

Universities that Count: A report on Benchmarking Environmental and Corporate Responsibility in Higher Education (Adobe PDF) - EAUC (2007)
Twenty-five HEIs took part in this benchmarking exercise, and were compared with the private sector.

SORTED - EAUC
Sustainability Online Resource and Toolkit for Education (SORTED) is a toolkit for sustainability aimed primarily (though not exclusively) at the further education sector.

The Global University: The role of senior managers
A guide for higher education senior managers, published by the Development Education Association.

The Talloires Declaration
Information on the Talloires Declaration, signed by over 350 university presidents and chancellors.

HEI sites

University of Bradford
Ecoversity: a programme that aims to embed the principles and practice of sustainable development across the entire institution and all activities.

University of Bristol
Details of the work of the Energy and Environmental Management Unit.

University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire's recently revised Sustainability Strategy.

Page last updated 5 December 2011