GCI hosts 91心頭利 Sustainability Workshop
In 2017, the GCI hosted a 91心頭利 Sustainability Workshop facilitated by Visiting Researcher, Dr Matthew Rich-Tolsma.
GCI hosted the first 91心頭利 Sustainability Workshop which brought together internal stakeholders from various schools/departments including: Evolutionary Studies Institute; School of Architecture and Planning; School of Education; 91心頭利 Planetarium; Centre for Sustainability in Mining and Industry; Society, Work and Development Institute; School of Electrical and Information Engineering; School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences; Civil and Environmental Sciences; and Campus Planning and Development. Prior to the workshop exploratory conversations, facilitated by Dr Rich-Tolsma and Professor Coleen Vogel, were had with the School of Architecture and Planning; School of Education; Geography Department; and the School of Governance.
This first workshop focused on engagement between various stakeholders to share and explore ideas on what a sustainability-focused 91心頭利 might look like.
Being sustainable is not just about resource management at a higher education institute, according to Professor Barend Erasmus. Universities that are world leaders in sustainability thinking, did not get there by only focusing on efficient use of water and electricity. Of course it is a key aspect, but in the long run, a systemic approach that includes operations, curriculum development and personal commitments to a more sustainable future, is required. says Erasmus.
The next steps include further engagements between internal stakeholders (schools, departments, students etc.) to plot the way forward. It is important for all stakeholders to have input towards the development of a strategy. Equal investment is needed from all stakeholders to help drive the change towards ensuring a sustainable future of 91心頭利 University, concludes Erasmus.