World Green University Ranking 2024 applauds Top Universities in Greening Communities
London, United Kingdom – Green Education Organization has recently released World Green University Ranking 2024, the leading scholarly acknowledgment of educational institutions standing at the forefront of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and driving the Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0). This pioneering 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 Holistic Green Education Framework: Greening Communities.
World Green University Ranking is carefully designed based 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. This nuanced approach ensures a holistic evaluation and offers an insightful measure of universities commitment to Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0). Green Communities holds a substantial weight, constituting 16% of the total ranking evaluation. This pillar is evaluated through 11 standards.
| Green Communities | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Existence of public engagement and outreach department. | 1% |
| 2 | Existence of public engagement and outreach strategy. | 1% |
| 3 | Implementation of Public engagement with research activities across the university. | 1% |
| 4 | Implementation of Public engagement with research activities within the national and international innovation community. | 2% |
| 5 | Existence of community engagement programs and awareness campaigns targeting schools and the wider public. | 2% |
| 6 | Digital Engagement through university website and social media platforms. | 1% |
| 7 | Participation in local cultural initiatives and events. | 1% |
| 8 | Participation in global environmental justice and climate action advocacy initiatives. | 1% |
| 9 | Existence of Climate Education initiatives. | 2% |
| 10 | Existence of free online courses on the university website. | 2% |
| 11 | Evaluation of university’s impact on nearby areas, encompassing community development, and local initiatives. | 2% |
| Total | 16% |
World Green Universities that cultivate Green Communities beyond their borders encompass a dedicated Public Engagement Department committed to implementing public engagement strategies, and community outreach; actively involve the public in their research activities, as well as collaborating with the national and international innovation community; initiate community engagement programs and awareness campaigns targeting schools and the wider public to raise awareness about sustainability and empowering individuals to take action.
Top World Green Universities have also demonstrated excellence in digital outreach, leveraging their websites and social media platforms to engage with the public, share research findings, and promote sustainability initiatives. They foster a culture of collaboration through participating in local initiatives and events, holding partnerships and building bridges between academic institutions and the communities they serve.
Green University Ranking also champions universities’ robust efforts in Global Advocacy, through actively engaging in global environmental justice and climate action initiatives, community development initiatives, local partnerships, and projects that contribute to the well-being and sustainability of surrounding communities.
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.
World Green University Ranking 2024 encompasses over 1,000 universities across 70 countries, and employs rigorous auditing and comprehensive data analysis for Higher Education Institutions around the globe.
About Green Education Organization
Green Education Organization is a UK award-winning organization that empowers educational institutions to drive Green Transformation at the educational and institutional level through the Holistic Green Education Framework, measuring and accrediting institutions’ commitment to green transformation, and fostering cooperation for sustainable development.
