Green Campus Policy at NICHE

Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education (NICHE) has introduced a new Green Campus Policy aimed at promoting sustainability, environmental responsibility, and eco-friendly practices across all aspects of campus life. The policy sets out the institution’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, positioning the campus as a model for green practices. 

Key Objectives

• Minimise the environmental footprint of campus operations (energy, water, waste)
• Promote awareness and participation among students, faculty and staff in green practices
• Integrate sustainability into curricula, research and campus life
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in environmental performance

Main Areas of Action

• Energy management: Efficient use of electricity, adoption of renewable energy where feasible
• Water conservation: Measures to reduce water usage, recycling and reuse of water resources
• Waste management: Segregation, recycling, reduction of single-use items and proper disposal
• Green infrastructure & landscaping: Planting trees, maintaining green spaces, ecological landscaping
• Transport & mobility: Encouraging use of public transport, bicycles, reducing vehicle emissions
• Curriculum & research: Embedding sustainability topics into teaching, encouraging green research projects
• Awareness & behaviour change: Campaigns, workshops and training for the campus community
• Monitoring & evaluation: Regular assessment of performance against targets, reporting and review

Roles & Responsibilities

• The institution’s leadership is responsible for setting policy, providing resources and oversight
• Departments and units must implement the policy in their domain (labs, offices, classrooms)
• Individual students, faculty and staff are expected to act responsibly and contribute to green objectives
• A designated team or committee is likely tasked with coordination, monitoring and reporting of green-campus initiatives

Implementation Strategy

• Setting measurable targets (e.g., energy reduction, waste reduction)
• Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitoring progress
• Conducting audits and assessments periodically
• Encouraging innovation and ideas from the campus community for sustainability initiatives
• Ensuring that new building/infrastructure projects follow green design principles
• Reporting outcomes and revising the policy as needed to improve performance

Read the full policy here.