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Sustainable development in higher education: HEFCE's contribution
Steve Egan
Acting Chief Executive
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Purpose of presentation
• HEFCE – the story so far……• What are institutions doing?• Opportunities and challenges• What is HEFCE doing now and next?
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HEFCE- the story so far…..
• Historically - project based approach• DfES sustainable development
action plan - 2003• EAUC conference 2004• Consultation – January 2005• Sustainable development in higher
education (HEFCE 2005/28) – July 2005
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Vision
Our vision is that, within the next 10 years, the higher education sector in England will be recognised as a major contributor to society's efforts to achieve sustainability - through the skills and knowledge that its graduates learn and put into practice, and through its own strategies and operations.
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What are HEIs doing?
• A great deal!• Embed principles• Educators• Knowledge creation and transfer• Strengthen links• Business strategy and operations
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Strategic planning
Monitoring and annual reporting
Energy and water management
Carbon management
Renewable energy
Construction and refurbishment
Waste management
Sustainable purchasing
Transport
Environmental Management System
Biodiversity/grounds management
Audit
Formal education
Informal education
Business links
Staff development
Widening participation and
promoting equality and diversity
Engaging with the community
Research
Policy
Networks to build and share good practice
SD committee and/or staff
Awards
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Opportunities?
• International position• Stronger business case
– Large increases in energy prices– Stronger regulatory environment– Risk management
• Holistic approach • Branding
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University of Bradford – Ecoversity project
“Not just learning about sustainability its also about living sustainably”
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Harper Adams University College
• Sustainable Technologies Network• Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
from biomass. • Integrated farm waste management
system.
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Challenges?
• Definition• Trade offs• Short term vs. long term• Autonomous institutions
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What’s happening now and next?
• Strategic plan• Strategic review• HEPS evaluation• Implementing actions by end of 2007• HEFCE’s own operations• DfES sustainable development action plan 2006• Building and disseminating good practice
– Website– LGM fund projects
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LGM fund projects
• HEEPI• Practical guide to biodiversity on campus• BITC Environment and Corporate Responsibility
indices• EcoCampus• Guide on Ethics