Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi Tops in Green Campus Rankings 2022

Universities #GreenCampus Help Promote Awareness on #Water Conservation

• Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University among #Sustainable Universities of World

Islamabad: As regards making efforts to reduce carbon footprint and help combat global climate change, Pakistan’s Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, based in Rawalpindi, has achieved top slot all over the Pakistan, and stood at 174th position among 1050 participating universities of the world, according to the latest UI GreenMetric World Universities ranking 2022.

UI GreenMetric University #Sustainability Ranking is a world university ranking to assess and compare campus sustainability efforts and programs.

The criteria for the ranking of Universities includes campus setting & infrastructure, energy & climate change, waste, water, transportation and education & Research. The Arid Varsity has been ranked as 174th among the top 1050 universities of the world with the total score of 7750 as per UI GreenMetric World Universities ranking.

The weightage for #water in ranking criteria counts 10%, including #water conservation program & implementation, water recycling program implementation, water efficient appliances usage, consumption of treated water, percentage of additional handwashing and sanitation facilities during Covid-19 pandemic.

Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman, Vice Chancellor especially appreciated the efforts and contribution by Dr. Shahid Ali Khan, Director, University Green Office and his team.

He also appreciated the dynamic role played by the University Green Office team to sensitize the students regarding environment protection.

Dr. Shahid Ali Khan, Director, University Green Office informed that improvement in the ranking, as compared to the previous year 2021 i.e. 191 out of 956 to 174 out of 1050, is due to the steps taken by the University Green Office like tree plantation campaigns, establishment of plant nurseries and establishment of Green Youth Movement Club at the University.

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The Editorial Team of Voice Of Water congratulates the team of Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University and their researchers, faculty, top management and Green Youth Movement Club for their commitment to addressing the problems of sustainability and environmental impact, making Pakistan proud and setting up a milestone at university level as regards initiatives for #GreenPakistan.

By: M.A

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