Centre of Excellence for Sustainability

Centre of Excellence for Sustainability

The Centre of Excellence for Sustainability at Swami Rama Himalayan University serves as a university-wide hub advancing sustainability across education, research, healthcare, governance, and community engagement in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Centre functions as a nodal coordinating platform for sustainability initiatives, promoting evidence-based solutions, inclusive practices, and community-focused programmes relevant to the Himalayan ecosystem.

Vision

To foster a sustainable and resilient University ecosystem that harmonizes education, research, and community engagement with environmental stewardship.

Mission

To embed sustainability across academics, research, campus operations, and outreach through resource efficiency, renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, circular economy, and ethical governance.

What We Do

  • Promote sustainability in teaching and learning through interdisciplinary approaches and capacity-building programmes
  • Advance research for regional and global impact through the Research Centre for Environmental Sustainability
  • Strengthen equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) driven social sustainability initiatives
  • Translate knowledge into action through outreach projects and collaborative partnerships

Governance

The Centre of Excellence for Sustainability is guided by structured committees ensuring sustainability is integrated across academic, operational, and outreach priorities.

Role: Strategic leadership, policy integration, monitoring, and reporting

Key Functions:

  • Sustainability strategy and action planning
  • Cross-departmental coordination
  • Monitoring outcomes and institutional reporting
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration and capacity building

View Core Committee

Role: Promoting inclusive institutional practices and equitable participation

Key Functions:

  • Inclusive policies and sensitisation programmes
  • Equity-driven research and outreach initiatives
  • Inclusive pedagogy and community engagement

Research Centre for Climate Resilience and Sustainability

The Research Centre for Climate Resilience and Sustainability is committed to driving impactful sustainability education, research, and action within and beyond Swami Rama Himalayan University. The Centre offers interdisciplinary academic programmes addressing environmental stewardship, climate adaptation, natural resource governance, social equity, and sustainable development.

A distinctive feature of the Centre is its emphasis on experiential learning through field exposure, applied research, and real-world sustainability interventions, fostering systems thinking and practical solutions to complex challenges.

Vision: To establish SRHU as a leading institution in climate resilience and sustainable development in the Himalayan region and beyond.

Mission: To integrate sustainability across academics, research, campus operations, and community outreach through resource efficiency, renewable energy, waste reduction, biodiversity conservation, and environmental & social governance.

The Research Centre aims to:

  • Promote interdisciplinary research on climate change, water security, renewable energy, and biodiversity
  • Integrate sustainability into curricula and pedagogy
  • Encourage behavioural change through training and student-led initiatives
  • Conduct regional environmental and livelihood impact studies
  • Strengthen partnerships with government, industry, NGOs, and communities
  • Contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Research Themes:

  • Climate change and Himalayan ecosystems
  • Environmental and planetary health
  • Sustainable healthcare systems
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Water, waste, and energy sustainability
  • One Health and environment–health interfaces

View Research Centre Report (2024–25)

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