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Sustainable University Working Group
The ‘Sustainable University Group’ working group is tasked with:
developing, in close collaboration with the ‘Building and Infrastructure’ management area, developing a plan to mitigate the University's environmental impact, with particular reference to (I) upgrading the building stock, (II) conserving and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystems, (III) discouraging vehicle traffic in favour of public transport and soft mobility, (IV) managing waste by promoting recycling and reuse;
supporting the University's actions within the scope of its third mission in order to respond effectively to the needs of the local community;
drawing up the “University of Parma Sustainability Report” every two years;
coordinating the University's activities within the Network of Universities for Sustainable Development (RUS).
The working group:
is coordinated by the Rector or his/her delegate, who keeps it constantly informed of the results obtained and the project proposals that are being developed;
is administratively supported by the Rector's General/Technical Secretariat;
may establish an internal organisation to carry out the above tasks and achieve the objectives. To this end, the working group is composed of 10 sub-groups, 8 of which are thematic; student representatives are directly involved in some of the latter.
The working group's activities are organised into:
subgroups, managed through internal coordination and focused on specific topics of interest, relating to (a) relevant challenges among those of WP8 of the EU GREEN Alliance, (b) contributions requested within the Parma Carbon Neutrality Territorial Alliance and the Climate City Contract between the Municipality of Parma and the European Commission, for Horizon Europe's “100 Carbon Neutral Cities by 2030” Mission, (c) the management of relevant questions in national and international quality assessments (rankings) to which the University participates, (d) any contributions requested within the framework of the University's territorial relations, (e) any other internal needs of the University;
coordination between the Rector or his/her delegate and all the representatives of the thematic subgroups
plenary meetings, held periodically, for the purpose of providing information and deliberating on the proposals developed in the thematic subgroups.
Each subgroup is coordinated by a representative, who organises its activities in synergy with the working group coordinator. When the members include a delegate of the Rector on specific issues of the subgroup itself, the latter takes on the coordination. The delegates join the RUS Working Groups relevant to the thematic subgroups in which they are included.
The proposals developed in the thematic subgroups are discussed in the coordination subgroup and approved by the working group in plenary session. They are then presented to the Student Council in order to keep them systematically informed and ensure, where possible, their involvement and collaboration. At the end of the sharing process, the approved proposals are forwarded to the University's governing bodies.
Coordination sub-group
Ensures the direction and coordination of the working group's activities through regular meetings between the representatives of the thematic sub-groups. Critically analyses the results in the rankings to which the University subscribes and develops strategies for improving performance. Coordinates the activities set out in “Challenge 10” of WP8 of EU GREEN – “Sustainable Governance” and monitors the results.
Members:
- Rector or his/her delegate for the coordination of the working group
- Representatives of the sub-groups
Reporting and Communication Subgroup
Receives data from the representatives of the Thematic Subgroups for the drafting of the ‘University of Parma Sustainability Report’, participation in national and international rankings to which the University subscribes, and the dissemination of the activities undertaken by the University in the field of sustainability, understood in the broadest sense of the term. The subgroup contact person has organisational and operational responsibility for drafting the sustainability report.
Members:
- Prof. Katia Furlotti, acting as subgroup contact person
- Head of the “Environment, Sustainability and Safety” OU
- Head of the “Planning and Management Control” OU
- Head of the “Institutional Communication and Ceremonial” Unit
- Head of the “Research Activity Monitoring” Unit
- Any other University staff whose skills are relevant to the drafting of the sustainability report (upon recommendation of the contact person).
Thematic sub-groups:
Biodiversity and ecosystem sustainability
It is responsible for drafting project proposals aimed at managing, redeveloping and monitoring the University's ecosystems with a view to conserving and promoting biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. It proposes coordinated strategies for the maintenance and management of the University's open spaces with the aim of encouraging the harmonisation of interventions and aligning them with the principles of environmental sustainability. It coordinates the activities set out in “Challenge 4” of WP8 of EU GREEN – “Protect and Increase Biodiversity” and monitors the results.
Members:
Rector's Delegate for Environmental Sustainability, acting as subgroup contact person
Head of the “Building Development and Infrastructure” Unit
RUP contract for the maintenance of green areas
Director of the Botanical Garden
Prof. Rossano Bolpagni
Dr. Michele Adorni
Dr. Cristian Cavozzi
Dr. Cristina Castracani
Dr. Nicola Franchini
Student representative:
Giorgia Ori mailto:mailto:giorgia.ori@studenti.unipr.it
Fabio Orlandini mailto:fabio.orlandini@studenti.unipr.it
Gemma Adorni mailto:gemma.adorni@studenti.unipr.it
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Climate change and water resources
It prepares context analyses for the development of strategies to reduce the University's climate-changing gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. It is responsible for drafting proposals for the optimal management of water resources at the University through consumption reduction and reuse. Coordinates the activities set out in “Challenge 3” of WP8 of EU GREEN – “Resources Reuse” and monitors the results.
Members:
Rector's Delegate for Climate Change, acting as subgroup contact person
Head of the “Facilities Management” OU
Head of the “Building Management” OU
Head of the “General Services and Monitoring” OU
Prof. Marco Bartoli
Prof. Antonio Bodini
Prof. Fulvio Celico
Prof. Marco D'Oria
Prof. Paolo Mignosa
Student representatives (typically one female and one male student)
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Nutrition
Responsible for drafting project proposals relating to sustainable food consumption by students and staff, with reference to quality, procurement, distribution and areas designated for food consumption. Coordinates the activities set out in “Challenge 6” of WP8 of EU GREEN – “Promote Healthy and Sustainable Diets” and monitors the results.
Members:
- Prof. Francesca Scazzina, acting as subgroup coordinator
- Circular Economy Delegate
- Delegate representing the University in the RUS (Regional University System)
- Representative of the University Food Project (Dr Francesca Bot)
- Representative of the School of Advanced Studies in Food and Nutrition (Prof. Filippo Arfini).
- Representative of the Departmental Working Group for Sustainability of the Department of Medicine and Surgery (Prof. Carlo Caffarelli)
- Student representatives (typically one female and one male student)
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Education and Training
She is responsible for drafting project proposals relating to the training of students and university staff on sustainability issues and the UN 2030 Agenda. She coordinates the activities set out in “Challenge 7” of WP8 of EU GREEN – “Student and Staff Engagement” and monitors the results.
Members:
- Rector's Delegate for Innovative Teaching, acting as subgroup contact person
- Head of the “Teaching Design and Quality Assurance” OU
- Prof. Maria Cristina Ossiprandi
- Prof. Osman Arrobbio
- Student representatives (typically one female and one male student)
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Energy
It is responsible for drafting project proposals relating to the reduction of energy consumption and the environmental impact of the University's activities, with particular regard to the reduction of climate-altering gas emissions, through the use of solutions for efficiency, defossilisation and the integration of renewable energy sources. It coordinates the activities set out in “Challenge 2” of WP8 of EU GREEN – “Clean Energy Buildings” and monitors the results.
Members:
Rector's Delegate for Energy Transition, acting as subgroup contact person
Head of the Building and Infrastructure Department
Head of the Energy Management Unit
Head of the Plant Management Unit
University Energy Manager
Director of the CIDEA Interdepartmental Research Centre
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Mobility
Responsible for drafting proposals relating to the reduction of vehicular traffic and the environmental impact of road infrastructure and parking areas on university campuses, encouraging the use of public transport and adopting sustainable mobility solutions. Coordinates the activities set out in “Challenge 1” of WP8 of EU GREEN – “Responsible Mobility” and monitors the results.
Members:
Rector's Delegate for Sustainable Mobility, acting as subgroup contact person
Head of the “Building Development and Infrastructure” Unit
University Mobility Manager
Prof. Raffaella Burioni
Prof. Federico Autelitano
Student representatives (typically one female and one male student)
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Building Stock
This group is responsible for drafting project proposals aimed at improving energy and environmental efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of buildings through innovative and regenerative technological solutions, the repurposing and redesign of outdoor areas, including for educational and recreational purposes. It coordinates the activities set out in “Challenge 5” of WP8 of EU GREEN – “Promote Outdoor Activities” and monitors the results.
Members:
- Rector's Delegate for Sustainable Building, acting as subgroup contact person
- Head of Building and Infrastructure
- Head of the “Building Development and Infrastructure” Unit
- Head of the “Building Management” OU
- Head of the “General Services and Monitoring” OU
- Prof. Federica Ottoni
- Prof. Daniele Ferretti
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Resources and Waste
This department drafts project proposals concerning waste management, treatment, recycling and reuse, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the University's activities. It develops supply strategies using green procurement procedures. It coordinates the activities set out in “Challenge 8” of WP8 of EU GREEN - “Reduce Waste Production and Improve Separate Waste Collection” and in “Challenge 9 - Green Public Procurement”, monitoring the results.
Members:
- Rector's Delegate for the Circular Economy, acting as contact person for the subgroup
- Head of the “Environment, Sustainability and Safety” Unit
- Head of the “Surveillance and Logistics” Unit
- Head of the “Public Contracts” Unit
- Dr Antonella Bachiorri
- Dr Alessandra Uni
- Student representatives (typically one female and one male student)
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