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‘IFHE Centre of Excellence for Sustainability’

At IFHE, we recognize our responsibility and commitment towards sustainability and propose to establish the IFHE Centre of Excellence for Sustainability. The centre will adopt a think-do-teach philosophy, which will incorporate sustainability practices and work with society, markets, and governments to create a more sustainable future. The centre will focus on ICFAI Business School, adjoining Communities, and city systems. By integrating sustainability practices in these areas, the centre will create a sustainable ecosystem that fosters responsible and sustainable growth. The centre aims to draw together expertise, best practices, and strategic insights from all stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities that sustainability brings. This collective effort will create a sustainable future, and the university will leave its footprint as a responsible institution that takes an active role in addressing global challenges. Overall, the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Sustainability in a university is crucial in creating a more sustainable future. By integrating sustainability practices in various areas and collaborating with stakeholders, universities can play a critical role in addressing global challenges and promoting sustainable growth. Sustainable Development Goals The IFHE Centre of Excellence will strive to stay committed to the following SDG goals that align with our vision and mission (emphasis on social and moral responsibility). They are- • Quality Education (substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship) • Responsible consumption and Production (substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse; Encourage other stakeholders, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle (if they are companies) • Decent work and Economic growth (Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services) • Partnerships for the goals (Enhance support for implementing effective and targeted capacity-building among all stakeholders and support national plans to implement all the sustainable development goals) The IFHE Centre of Excellence for Sustainability will meet the above-identified SDGs by means of a three-pronged approach. a) Practice (Teach) • Develop a climate action and implementation plan for ICFAI university • Develop short-term and long-term courses on Sustainability for students and Other stakeholders. • Build a network of civil society and sustainability organizations, and think tanks to provide our students with internship and employment opportunities in SDG space. • Train students for job placements in Sustainability. • Conduct seminars. • Invite practitioners for guest lectures. b) Policy (Think) The centre aims to play a pivotal role in representing the voice of Sustainability champions • Influence policies. • Prepare policy recommendations. • Create Knowledge-based tools and Disseminate the same through various multimedia tools like podcasts etc. • Create a community in the university to understand policies and publish seminal research papers on Sustainability. • Author case studies on Sustainability c) Partnership (Do) The Government and corporates are at the forefront of Sustainability already where they are trying to come up with some best sustainability practices. The Centre would like to collaborate • Government funded projects • Partner with corporations and industry in various capacities. • partner with government departments in developing local policies and research