On October 16, 2023, UI GreenMetric in collaboration with Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology (KFUEIT) hosted the National Workshop on UI GreenMetric World University Rankings for Universities in Pakistan. The workshop aimed to empower green leaders in Pakistani universities and promote sustainable pathways. The presenting speakers included Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.M., M.Sc., the Chairperson of UI GreenMetric, Dr. Junaidi, S.S., M.A., the Vice Chair of UI GreenMetric, Prof. Dr. M. Suleman Tahir, the Vice Chancellor of Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, and Dr. Muhammad Bilal Tahir, the Director of Quality Enhancement Cell at Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology.

In his address, Professor Doctor M. Suleman Tahir, the Vice Chancellor of KFUEIT, emphasized the importance of altering behavior and action, particularly towards the younger generation, by developing innovative solutions and technologies that support a low-carbon future and sustainability. He stressed that the responsibility for fostering a good quality environment and conducting research on sustainability rests with us. The professor also highlighted the criteria used by UI GreenMetric, which are generally considered important by universities concerned with sustainability. These criteria include Setting and Infrastructure (SI), Energy and Climate Change (EC), Waste (WS), Water (WR), Transportation (TR), and Education and Research (ED). He emphasized the significance of these six criteria in implementing an environmentally friendly future.

Professor Doctor M. Suleman Tahir, the Vice Chancellor of KFUEIT

The following presentation was delivered by Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.M., M.Sc., who serves as the Chairperson of UI GreenMetric. During her presentation, she discussed the UI GreenMetric program and its mission to assist universities worldwide in implementing environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. She highlighted that UI GreenMetric is a platform for university leaders to develop eco-friendly policies and manage the behavioral change of their academic communities.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.M., M.Sc., the Chairperson of UI GreenMetric


Presentation by Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.M., M.Sc.

During a recent presentation, Dr. Junaidi, S.S., M.A., Vice-Chair for the Program, Communication, and Partnership of UI GreenMetric, provided a comprehensive overview of the UI GreenMetric and UI Green City Metric. The presentation covered the purpose, vision, mission, methodology, questionnaire, and collective action of UI GreenMetric towards sustainability. Dr. Junaidi emphasized the urgency of adopting UI GreenMetric to promote sustainability in universities worldwide. The presentation highlighted the critical role of UI GreenMetric in advancing sustainable practices in the academic setting. Dr. Junaidi's insights into the methodology and questionnaire of UI GreenMetric provided valuable information on how universities can assess their sustainability initiatives and improve their performance. The collective action approach of UI GreenMetric towards sustainability was also discussed, emphasizing the need for universities to collaborate and work together to address global sustainability challenges.

Dr. Junaidi, S.S., M.A., Vice-Chair for the Program, Communication, and Partnership of UI GreenMetric


Presentation by Dr. Junaidi, S.S., M.A.

The UI GreenMetric initiative offers a promising avenue for building partnerships with universities to achieve a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. This meeting presents an opportunity to broaden our perspective on the various sustainable pathways that can be pursued in the future. By embracing these pathways, we can work towards realizing a greener and more sustainable future.

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Written by: Nadhira Rahmani Zulkarnain & Yovita Yiwananda Yamin S.Hum., M.Si