Lincoln University
Green Education Ranking
#495
About Lincoln University
Lincoln University, situated in the breathtaking South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand, holds a prominent position in global rankings. With a rich heritage as a leading institution in land-based education, Lincoln's focus has expanded beyond traditional fields such as agriculture, horticulture, and viticulture. As the New Zealand economy has diversified, so too has the university's teaching and research. Offering a diverse range of study programs spanning environmental management, food and beverage production, business, science, tourism, and more, Lincoln University remains committed to its core mission: cultivating an environmentally sustainable future for communities and future generations. Embedded in each discipline is a vision to nurture holistic growth—intellectual, emotional, physical, and social—among students. This ethos emphasizes individual development and the cultivation of unique talents and perspectives. Graduates of Lincoln University are equipped to make meaningful contributions to society, particularly in enhancing the well-being of communities and the sustainability of land-based ecosystems.
About World Green University Ranking
World
Green University Ranking 2024 is a
scholarly acknowledgment of educational
institutions standing at the forefront of
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and
leading the Green Education Transformation
(Education 6.0).
World Green University Ranking classifies
universities based on the six pillars of the
Holistic Green Education Framework, including
leadership governance, curriculum, innovation,
facilities, human capital, and community
partnerships.
The methodology employed in our Green Education Ranking is designed relying on the six pillars of the Holistic Green Education Framework. Each pillar contributes to the institution’s overall score, with a carefully assigned weight reflecting its significance in fostering sustainability. The total weight of the six pillars collectively amounts to 100%, signifying a balanced evaluation across critical dimensions of Green Education. Within each pillar, various standards are carefully assessed, with weights ranging between 1 and 2, emphasizing the varying importance of each criterion. This nuanced approach ensures a holistic evaluation and offers an insightful measure of universities commitment to Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0).
| # | Six Pillars of Green Education Framework (6Gs). | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Educational Leadership | 14% |
| 2 | Green Curriculum | 17% |
| 3 | Green Innovation and Research | 19% |
| 4 | Green Facilities | 15% |
| 5 | Green Human Capital | 19% |
| 6 | Green Communities | 16% |
| Total | 100% |