Ten universities in Mendoza have joined forces to promote sustainability in the academic field, revitalizing the Pollinator Agreement and strengthening the environmental commitment in the region.
Through the Beehive Action program, these institutions aim to generate concrete and collaborative actions to promote sustainability in the community of Mendoza.
Education and environmental management
Universities have incorporated sustainability as a cross-cutting axis in their institutional management, focusing on:
- Creation of specialized units, such as environmental commissions and sustainability study centers.
- Academic training, integrating content on climate change, sustainable development, and environmental responsibility in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Energy efficiency and waste management, implementing renewable energies, reducing plastics, and sustainable campus models.
Networks and international articulation
The institutions collaborate with various organizations that promote environmental education, including:
- MetaredS (Universia).
- Red UAGAIS (Argentinian Universities for Environmental Management and Social Inclusion).
- Ariusa (Ibero-American Networks of Universities for Sustainability and the Environment).
- Association of Montevideo Group Universities (AUGM).
Moreover, they work together with UN Environment and the European Union to strengthen their regional impact.
Student and community participation
Universities have developed environmental volunteer programs, awareness campaigns, and educational events open to the community.
Among the Replicable Good Practices, the following stand out:
- Creation of sustainability offices with interuniversity representation.
- Integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in academic planning and institutional management.
- Sustainable events, such as ecological fairs, bike rides, and carbon footprint measurements.
Towards a sustainable education model
Universities in Mendoza continue to work on the development of sustainability indicators, allowing to monitor progress and communicate results of the initiatives implemented.
This interuniversity effort demonstrates how higher education can be a driver of social and environmental change, promoting sustainable management at a regional level.
