Campus Life

Work Package 8 (WP8) "Building a Truly Sustainable Campus" has several specific objectives among which are: 
- develop a common identity among universities participating in EU GREEN, inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Agenda 2030 by fostering positive behavior through measurable actions involving students and staff; 
- increase awareness of environmental issues by fostering collaboration within the academic community; 
- strengthen a sense of belonging, promote individual well-being, inclusiveness and the achievement of the SDGs, including in particular those related to health, gender equality, inclusive economic growth and global partnerships.

The University of Parma is actively participating in WP8, focusing on ten main challenges outlined in its Action Plan. These include: improving the energy efficiency of university buildings, protecting biodiversity, promoting sustainable mobility, efficient management of waste, and adopting green procurement policies. The University of Parma has also established a working group (Sustainable Athenaeum) assigning it the specific responsibility of designing and implementing concrete actions related to the challenges identified in the above action plan.

In addition to promoting change within universities, WP8 aspires to generate lasting cultural impact that is also reflected in society by fostering sustainable lifestyles. The participation to WP8 of members from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds stimulates the exchange of ideas and innovation, while the academic partnership activities create opportunities for international collaborations and interdisciplinary research.