| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 31.17 |
| Liaison | José Otazú Mejía |
| Submission Date | Jan. 2, 2024 |
Universidad Científica del Sur
EN-3: Student Life
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 2.00 |
José Miguel
Otazú Mejía Environmental Sustainability Officer Environmental Engineering Program |
Does the institution have an active student group focused on sustainability?:
Name and a brief description of the active student groups focused on sustainability:
There are two student groups that seek to make a difference on issues related to sustainability.
CIASUR: They are young students from the Faculty of Environmental Sciences of the Scientific University of the South. The Environmental Research Circle is made up of students of the Environmental Engineering program interested in developing research projects, as well as social impact projects (related links: https://www.facebook.com/ciasur.ucsur?locale=es_LA, https://www.cientifica.edu.pe/en/node/1529).
CAMBI-E: We are a group of university students who, motivated by current environmental problems, have decided to begin our volunteering with the purpose of generating positive changes in the environment and promoting healthy habit practices in society (https://www.instagram.com/cambie.pe/).
Does the institution have a garden, farm, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery program, or an urban agriculture project where students are able to gain experience in organic agriculture and sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:
Does the institution have a student-run enterprise that includes sustainability as part of its mission statement or stated purpose?:
A brief description of the student-run enterprises:
Does the institution have a sustainable investment fund, green revolving fund, or sustainable microfinance initiative through which students can develop socially, environmentally and fiscally responsible investment and financial skills?:
A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
Has the institution hosted a conference, speaker series, symposium, or similar event focused on sustainability during the previous three years that had students as the intended audience?:
A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia, or similar events focused on sustainability:
These are the conferences, webinars and other means of communications during the year 2022:
Webinar: Environmental Education
Description: A webinar on the management of a healthy campus in the context of the pandemic conducted by students of the course. It informed attendees about the impact of their lifestyles on sustainable development, proposed improvements in environmental management on campus, and discussed the proper disposal of bio-contaminated hazardous waste in university academic programs, with a focus on mask disposal and responsible water use during the pandemic.
Webinar: Addressing Environmental Determinants of Health
Description: This webinar aimed to raise awareness among the target audience about the importance of addressing environmental determinants of health to ensure a healthy life and encourage them to take actions for the benefit of the environment.
Environmental Summit for World Environment Day
Description: The summit's goal is to promote sustainability and climate change concepts for application in organizational strategies and the development of public policies in the country.
Webinar on the Challenges to the Peruvian Sea
Description: A representative from the Environmental Litigation Clinic of the University presented the challenges facing the Peruvian sea for the effective protection of marine resources, aiming to foster interdisciplinary knowledge between marine biology and environmental law.
Webinar on Wildlife Protection (IV International Seminar on Environmental Law)
Description: A representative from the Environmental Litigation Clinic of the University discussed the issues surrounding the lack of protection for marine wildlife, with the aim of promoting interdisciplinary knowledge between aquaculture engineering and environmental law.
Communication on Wildlife Trafficking
Description: To inform the public about the current regulations on wildlife trafficking and its issues, students conducted surveys to gauge public knowledge and disseminated basic information about illegal wildlife trafficking.
Communication on Solid Waste Management
Description: To raise awareness about current regulations on household solid waste management in Villa María del Triunfo, students conducted surveys to assess public knowledge and disseminated basic information on the topic.
Symposium for Researchers in Marine Biology Education - SINEMAR
Description: This symposium aims to share research experiences in marine biology with the university community and young individuals interested in science, showcasing research conducted during undergraduate studies.
Seminar on Potential Species for Diversifying Aquaculture in Peru
Description: This seminar provides information about potential species to diversify aquaculture in Peru, emphasizing sustainable production and social commitment. It is targeted at small-scale producers.
Has the institution hosted a cultural arts event, installation, or performance focused on sustainability with the previous three years that had students as the intended audience?:
A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations, or performances focused on sustainability:
Does the institution have a wilderness or outdoors program that follow Leave No Trace principles?:
A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
Has the institution had a sustainability-focused theme chosen for a themed semester, year, or first-year experience during the previous three years?:
A brief description of the sustainability-focused themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
Does the institution have a program through which students can learn sustainable life skills?:
A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
Does the institution offer sustainability-focused student employment opportunities?:
A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
Does the institution have a graduation pledge through which students pledge to consider social and environmental responsibility in future job and other decisions?:
A brief description of the graduation pledge(s):
A brief description of other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives that do not fall into one of the above categories:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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