UI GreenMetric World University Rankings has drawn together the elements of its new Strategic Framework by inviting universities to work closely to:

• Consult: By means of workshop and personal discussions, presidents have been consulted on ways that UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Network can provide common platform to face sustainability challenges.
• Prioritize: Along with presidents, senior officers and staff responsible for sustainabilty affairs in member universities will refine and prioritize their insights three thematic priorities.

As a global network of universities concerned with sustainability , UI GWURN seeks to advance the efforts of its members and contribute to global society by:

1. Shaping Global Higher Education and Research in Sustainability

UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Network universities can together shape the policy for higher education and research in the sustainability issues that have significant impact to the world

2. Creating Global Sustainability Leaders

UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Network universities will cooperate to enhance the global leadership capabilities of faculty, administrators and students – as well as of their institutions.

3. Partnering on Solutions to Sustainability Challenges

UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Network universities will work together with partners from government and business, international organizations and community leaders on solutions to regional and global sustainabilty challenges.