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University Academy for Sustainable Development
Safety and environment webinar
Ordinary online meeting of UANL student associations linked to Sustainability
6th photography contest «In the sights of sustainability»
Ordinary online meeting of the University Academy for Sustainable Development
Operation of quarantines and epidemiological fences
Observe carefully the operation of quarantines and epidemiological fences. It will help you understand the application of social distancing measures decreed by the health authorities
Learn how to clean and disinfect your cell phone
Actions to Meet the Sustainability Goals
Student Participation
Student participation is fundamental in the functioning of Higher Education Institutions, since it is considered as an important process that induces student learning and training, which implies a feeling of belonging and identification of these towards the institution…
Energy
Renewable energies are the alternative of the future, they are clean, environmentally friendly energies that reduce risks to human health, so it is essential to incorporate this type of alternative technologies in all areas of social and productive work…
Natural Capital
Some of the programs that derive from the application of said policy are the promotion of a climate culture in the university community and its social environment, the implementation of Measuring, Reporting and Verification mechanisms, as well as Monitoring and Evaluation actions…
Mobility
The UANL has a Sustainable Mobility Master Plan through which its mobility and transportation policies and strategies have been redefined within its campuses, with the aim of guaranteeing that the members of the university community move to the campuses…
Reflections on environmental policy in Mexico
Invited:
Dra. Julia Carabias Lillo, Faculty of Sciences of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
What is sustainable development?
The concept of sustainable development is the result of concerted action by nations to promote a model of global economic development compatible with environmental conservation and social equity.
Since the emergence of the concept of sustainable development, various initiatives have been launched to achieve the objective of reorienting the current development model, among which they stand out for their importance:
The United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which emerged as a result of the United Nations Millennium Summit held in September 2000 in New York.
Sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems at UANL 2020
Terrestrial ecosystems are reservoirs of a large number of currently known species.
This is how university students can demonstrate the high responsibility of being part of the solution of environmental pollution, working to combat the great problems that affect the human beings of our community, in our country and in the world.
A series of recommendations are established that aim to make an efficient use of energy, which in turn reduces the environmental impact produced by energy consumption, in addition to promoting economic savings.
Set of recommendations that aim to reduce water consumption, through its efficient use.
Recommendations are established to reduce the consumption of materials and consumables, and if they are purchased, consider their reuse or proper disposal to contribute to caring for the environment.
Measures that allow maintaining the health of the soil avoiding its degradation or depletion, the effects of which have negative consequences on its ecosystem functions, food security and human well-being.
Recommendations oriented to the conservation of natural environments that provide a set of essential goods or services for human life and are the basis for the economy.
Recommendations for the planning, construction and operation of buildings taking into account existing natural elements, with the aim of reducing negative environmental impacts.
Set of measures aimed at preventing, reducing or maintaining occupational accidents and diseases related to the workplace in acceptable levels, safeguarding the well-being of people and the environment.
The sustainability guide for Workshops and Laboratories is established in collaboration with researchers, officials, teachers and administrators of each academic unit to develop and implement sustainable practices and the use of technologies that increase efficiency, reduce energy consumption and conserve resources in laboratory buildings on all university campuses.
Contact
Secretaría de Sustentabilidad, UANL
Av. Manuel L. Barragán 4904 Monterrey, Nuevo León, México CP 64290
Teléfono+52 (81) 8329 4000 Ext. 1458 y 1455
Correo electrónico: sustentabilidad@uanl.mx
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