Centre for Eco-InnovationThe Centre for Eco-Innovation brings together the expertise, resources and global contacts of member universities together with an international commercialisation consultancy. Through a process of co-innovation with member labs, SMEs, industry and universities the Centre shall facilitate the development of new products, processes and services for the global marketplace.
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Zero Carbon Centre
The Paris Agreement -- a global commitment to taking action on climate change -- was placed into sharp relief by the recent UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Its authors note that urgent and unprecedented changes are needed to mitigate the risk to create a more resilient society and economy.
The future will involve a mix of new technologies, business scenarios and personal decisions. Mobilising member resources, the Centre shall work with policymakers, business leaders and researchers to evaluate de-carbonisation pathways and collaboratively advances bold actions to help transition to a low-carbon future. Read more ... |
Centre for Climate JusticeClimate justice is at the nexus of human rights and development. It seeks to achieve a human-centred approach, safeguarding the rights of the most vulnerable and sharing the burdens and benefits of climate change and its resolution equitably and fairly. At once informed by science and responding to it, climate justice acknowledges the need for equitable stewardship of the world’s resources.
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Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development Centre
Synergizing expertise from across its global ecosystem, the Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development Centre (AI4SDC) is a flagship initiative of the University for Sustainability. Its vision is a future in which data science is harnessed safely and responsibly. Its mission is to accelerate discovery, development and adoption of artificial intelligence innovation for sustainable development and humanitarian action. The Centre's work will underpin interdisciplinary collaborations across the University’s ecosystem, foster the next generation of data researchers and engineers and reshape the nature of the innovation process and the organization of R&D&I.
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Non-Discrimination Policy*
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." These simple but powerful words are the first line of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations in 1949. The declaration’s power has always depended on our collective will to uphold its noble aspirations.
The University for Sustainability does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability in any of its policies, procedures, or practices, in compliance with Title VI of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This non-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, the University's programs and activities. The University recognizes its obligation to provide overall program accessibility for disabled persons.
Nothing in this policy shall abridge academic freedom or the University's mission. Prohibitions against discrimination and discriminatory harassment do not extend to actions, statements or written materials that are relevant and appropriately related to course subject matter or academic debate.
This policy governs the conduct of all University for Sustainability students, faculty, staff and visitors that occurs on the University’s facilities or in connection with University-sponsored programs. This policy also governs conduct by University students, faculty, staff and visitors that creates, contributes to, or continues a hostile work, educational, or living environment for a member or members of the University community.
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* Approved by the Board of Directors on 10 November 2019.
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." These simple but powerful words are the first line of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations in 1949. The declaration’s power has always depended on our collective will to uphold its noble aspirations.
The University for Sustainability does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability in any of its policies, procedures, or practices, in compliance with Title VI of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This non-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, the University's programs and activities. The University recognizes its obligation to provide overall program accessibility for disabled persons.
Nothing in this policy shall abridge academic freedom or the University's mission. Prohibitions against discrimination and discriminatory harassment do not extend to actions, statements or written materials that are relevant and appropriately related to course subject matter or academic debate.
This policy governs the conduct of all University for Sustainability students, faculty, staff and visitors that occurs on the University’s facilities or in connection with University-sponsored programs. This policy also governs conduct by University students, faculty, staff and visitors that creates, contributes to, or continues a hostile work, educational, or living environment for a member or members of the University community.
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* Approved by the Board of Directors on 10 November 2019.
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