The College of the Rockies (COTR) has committed to focus on sustainability by signing on to a pair of agreements.
COTR officials said the Sustainable Development Goal Accord (SDG Accord) and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) agreements will guide the college’s future decision-making.
“Sustainability has long been a priority at College of the Rockies, as evidenced by the work of our Sustainability Committee, our various solar installations, composting project, living lab, recycling bins, water bottle filling stations, and more,” said College President Paul Vogt.
“Making a commitment to these two agreements fits with our values and the commitment we have previously made to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.”
The SDG Accord means the college will join a network of educational institutions across the world that have committed to addressing global challenges, fostering sustainable practices, and preparing students to become global citizens.
This includes the 17 Sustainable Development Goals identified by the United Nations, which focus on ending poverty and hunger, promoting quality education, gender equality, and environmental sustainability.
“The mandate of our committee is to further sustainability efforts at the College,” said Dr. Paul Tiege, Chair of the College’s Sustainability Committee.
“For the upcoming year, one of our primary goals is to increase the knowledge and understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.”
Vogt signed both agreements on behalf of the College on Thursday.
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