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2024

IWGM 2024

The 10th International Workshop on UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.

IWGM 2024 In-Person Workshop 10 Discussion Sessions

Welcome speech, keynote presentation, and discussion sessions covering Setting & Infrastructure, Energy & Climate Change, Waste, Water, Transportation, and Education & Research.

Welcome Speech

HE Tatang Budie Utama Razak

HE Tatang Budie Utama Razak

Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, Republic of Colombia

Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc., MM

Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc., MM

Chairperson, UI GreenMetric World University Rankings

Gustavo A. Quintero-Hernández, MD

Gustavo A. Quintero-Hernández, MD

Rector (e), Universidad del Rosario, Colombia

Discussion Session 1A

The Way Forward in Managing Energy and Climate Change

Prof. Wan Jamaluddin, M.Ag., Ph.D.

Prof. Wan Jamaluddin, M.Ag., Ph.D.

Rector, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung, Indonesia

Topic: University’s Efforts in Addressing Climate Change Challenges: A Case at Raden Intan State Islamic University

Ir. Erna Maters

Ir. Erna Maters

Rector, Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands

Topic: The Way Forward in Energy and Climate Change; Good Practices and Challenges at Wageningen University & Research

Dr. Juan Roberto Calderón Maya

Dr. Juan Roberto Calderón Maya

Rector, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, México

Topic: Towards the neutralization of the carbon footprint at the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico.

Prof. Anna Tozzi

Prof. Anna Tozzi

Rector, Universita degli Studi dell'Aquila, Italy

Topic: The importance of Energy Management in Public University Campuses

David Alfonso Patiño Ruiz, Ph.D

David Alfonso Patiño Ruiz, Ph.D

Rector, Universidad de Santander, Colombia

Topic: Research and Knowledge Generation For Energy Transition and Sustainable Development

Discussion Session 1B

The Way Forward in Managing Energy and Climate Change

Prof. Dr. Heri Retnawati, M.Pd

Prof. Dr. Heri Retnawati, M.Pd

Rector, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Topic: Energy Sustainability Empowerment Policy and Strategy at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Dovlet Annamuradov

Dovlet Annamuradov

Rector, Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan

Topic: Advancing Sustainability Through Energy Innovation and Climate Action: Insights from ETUT

Dr. Isaac Azuz-Adeath

Dr. Isaac Azuz-Adeath

Representative of President, CETYS University, Mexico

Topic: Present and Future Actions of CETYS University to Mitigate Climate Change

Dra. Thalita dos Santos Dalbelo

Dra. Thalita dos Santos Dalbelo

Rector, University of Campinas, Brazil

Topic: Energy Efficiency Project for the Campus of Unicamp

Kelli Ann O'Day

Kelli Ann O'Day

Representative of Chancellor, University of California, Davis, USA

Topic: Using Direct Decarbonization Strategies to Plan for a Resilient and Fossil Fuel-Free Future

Discussion Session 2A

The Way Forward in Managing Waste

Dra. Maria Clara Rangel Galvis

Dra. Maria Clara Rangel Galvis

Rector, Universidad El Bosque, Colombia

Topic: Utility Model for Climate Change Adaptation at El Bosque University: Circular Economy Approach to Paper and Cardboard Waste

Prof. Ir. Ambariyanto, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Prof. Ir. Ambariyanto, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Rector, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia

Topic: Circular Economy Approach for Sustainable Tree Litters Waste Management, study case in Universitas Diponegoro

Discussion Session 2B

The Way Forward in Managing Waste

M.Sc. Leonardo Chaves de Carvalho

M.Sc. Leonardo Chaves de Carvalho

Rector, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Topic: Digital Governance and Electronic Waste Management at Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - Brazil

Assistant Professor Geraldine Campos Zamora

Assistant Professor Geraldine Campos Zamora

Representative of President, De La Salle University - Dasmarinas, Philippines

Topic: A 22-year Quest to a Sustainable DLSU-D: Making Green Greener

Discussion Session 3A

The Way Forward in Managing Transportation

Prof. Janaina Antonino Pinto

Prof. Janaina Antonino Pinto

Rector, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil

Topic: Campus 5.0: Monitoring Vehicle Emissions for More Sustainable Mobility

Prof. Carlos Alfonso Devia Castillo

Prof. Carlos Alfonso Devia Castillo

Rector, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia

Topic: The Mobility at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Serdar Gedayev

Serdar Gedayev

Rector, Oguz han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan

Topic: Promoting Sustainable Transportation: Initiatives at ETUT

Esteban David Arce Pardo

Esteban David Arce Pardo

Rector, Universidad del Rosario, Colombia

Topic: Sustainable Campus: more bikes and fewer cars

Discussion Session 3B

The Way Forward in Managing Education and Research

Marija Jankovic

Marija Jankovic

Associate Professor, Vice Rector of International Cooperation, Mediterranean University Montenegro, Montenegro

Topic: Examining Consumer Attitudes and Values Toward Environmentally Friendly Products: The Significance of Environmental Awareness for Today’s Consumers

Dr. Ir. Ibnul Qayim

Dr. Ir. Ibnul Qayim

Rector, IPB University, Indonesia

Topic: Toward a Vision of a Sustainable University: Linkages Between Commitment and Practices

Prof. Dr. Claudia Patricia Arias Puentes

Prof. Dr. Claudia Patricia Arias Puentes

Rector, CESA Business School, Colombia

Topic: Understanding the Drivers and Barriers Towards Sustainable Consumption: an Approach by Linking a Pedagogical Strategy of Active Learning with Adopting Sustainable Behaviors by Students'

Dr. Youssef Abou Jawdah

Dr. Youssef Abou Jawdah

Representative of President, American University of Beirut, Lebanon

Topic: Farm to Fork Meets Hestia to Demeter: Reducing Agrochemical Pollution to Empower Women Farmers. Using Biocontrol-based Integrated Pest Management or Natural Enemies as Pesticide Alternative.

Discussion Session 4

The Way Forward in Managing Setting and Infrastructure

Prof. Tadeu Fabricio Malheiros

Prof. Tadeu Fabricio Malheiros

Rector, Universidade De Sao Paulo, Brazil

Topic: The university as a Catalyst for Research and Management for the Production of Ecosystem Services

Dr. Eng. Heriansyah Putra

Dr. Eng. Heriansyah Putra

Rector, IPB University, Indonesia

Topic: Managing Open Space to Achieve a Sustainability Infrastructure at IPB University

MSc María Clara Nieto Rujana

MSc María Clara Nieto Rujana

Rector, Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y A mbientales U.D.C.A, Colombia

Topic: The U.D.C.A. on the Road to Environmental Sustainability in its Infrastructure and Environment

Dra. María Soledad Perfumo

Dra. María Soledad Perfumo

Vice Chancellor of Innovation and Development, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Argentina

Topic: Moving towards sustainability: environmental management strategies and sustainable infrastructure development at Universidad Católica de Cordoba (UCC)

Discussion Session 5

The Way Forward in Managing Water

Andrés Torres, PhD

Andrés Torres, PhD

Rector, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia

Topic: Research on the Constructed Wetland/Regulation Tank System at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana's Bogotáá Campus

Dr. Ir. Erna Sri Sugesti, M.Sc.

Dr. Ir. Erna Sri Sugesti, M.Sc.

Rector, Telkom University, Indonesia

Topic: Automatic Monitoring System for Rainwater Harvesting Tanks at Telkom University

Camilo Arturo Peraza Gonzalez

Camilo Arturo Peraza Gonzalez

Rector, Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales U.D.C.A, Colombia

Topic: Comprehensive Management of Water Resources: A Step-by-Step Path Towards A Sustainable Campus at the U.D.C.A (Bogotáá, Colombia).

Paola Andrea Ortega Guerrero

Paola Andrea Ortega Guerrero

Rector, Mariana University, Colombia

Topic: Conservation and Control of Water Contamination at the Universidad Mariana Pasto Nariño - Colombia

Discussion Session 6A

The Way Forward in Managing Education and Research

Prof. Filippov Vladimir Mikhaylovich

Prof. Filippov Vladimir Mikhaylovich

President, RUDN University, Russia

Topic: Research and Teaching for Sustainability in the RUDN University

Eng. Isabella Tello G, M.Sc.

Eng. Isabella Tello G, M.Sc.

Rector, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali's, Colombia

Topic: The Javeriana Cali's’ Strategic Plan for the Sustainable Management: an example of how to implement, disseminate and evaluate sustainability policies.

Prof. Dr. Rosamaria Cox Moura Leite Padgett

Prof. Dr. Rosamaria Cox Moura Leite Padgett

Rector, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Topic: The Brazilian Network of Higher Education Institutions for Sustainable Development (UniSustentável)

Prof. Dr. Adejuwon Adewale Adeneye, Ph.D., D.Sc.

Prof. Dr. Adejuwon Adewale Adeneye, Ph.D., D.Sc.

Representative of Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University, Nigeria

Topic: Students'’ Knowledge, Attitude and Perception toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria

Discussion Session 6B

The Way Forward in Managing Education and Research

Dra. Diana Belloso Montiel

Dra. Diana Belloso Montiel

Rector, Universidad Privada Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacín, Venezuela

Topic: University Green Interconnection for a Sustainable Citizen Culture

Prof. Mario A. Gandini

Prof. Mario A. Gandini

Rector, Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Colombia

Topic: Sustainable UAO: Paving the Way Forward in the Rise of Sustainability as Institutional Ethos

Dr. Junaidi, S.S., M.A

Dr. Junaidi, S.S., M.A

Vice-Chair of Program, Communication, and Partnership, UI GreenMetric, Indonesia

Topic: Incorporating Social Media Platforms (Instagram and YouTube) for Enhanced Sustainability Insights in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Network

Prof. Dr. Tevhide Serra Gorpe

Prof. Dr. Tevhide Serra Gorpe

Co-Chair of Sustainability Curriculum / UI GreenMetric Coordinator, University of Sharjah, UAE

Topic: Integrating Sustainability in Mass Communication Education: Expectations, Syllabus, and Discussion