UNITA green sustainability

Task number	3
Name	UNITA green sustainability
Strategic Axes	Quality, Impact and Sustainability
Workpackage	Impact and dissemination

Objectives

• This Task aims to promote the green transition of UNITA, by sharing best practices, incorporating sustainability in education and research, and by stimulating environmentally responsible behaviour among the academic community.

Inputs & Resources

Source documentation:

• UNITA Tasks_Team_List_20231120
• UNITA Budget documents

Resources

• Human Resources: List of staff on the task, roles and position: 32 people involved in the task. Patrícia Inácio and Daniel Munteanu are the co-leaders. Vice-rectors, academics, administrative staff and student representatives are present.
• Financial: Budget allocated to the task: 78.500€ (8.500€ “Sustainable Campus” Contest / 10.000€ Prizes for best Masters Thesis on Sustainability / 40.000 UNITA Day of Nature/ 20.000€ Challenge-based.
• Materials: Type of materials required (computers, software, scientific tools):
• Intangible: Type of intangible materials (communication tools, data bases,…):

Activities & Sub-Tasks

Source documentation: In each WP folder, document entitled “WPx_full_description)

• Task Description – T4.4 description
• GANTT – WP4 GANTT

List of activities	Actions to implement	Deadline
A5.3.1 Create the general framework of the green sustainability approach for UNITA actions	Conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify areas of alignment between UNITA partners and green sustainability objectives (explore opportunities for synergies and integration of sustainable practices) Organize discussions with UNITA members and partners to unify criteria and clarify concepts related to green sustainability Facilitate the exchange of best practices on green sustainability and highlight successful case studies and strategies to inspire innovation	04/2024
A5.3.2 Design the UNITA Green Sustainability Action Plan	Research on accepted and state-of-the-art metrics for universities to better define main actions and initiatives with a potential impact on the green sustainability of UNITA, aligned with the European Green Deal Introduce Sustainability and Energy efficiency topics into the curricula Promote sustainable mobility as an alliance priority Create a culture of sustainability in the UNITA community Measures to reduce carbon footprint and energy consumption within UNITA	09/2024 10/2024
A5.3.3 Introduce sustainability topics into the students’ curricula	Preparing the graduates to address sustainability challenges in their future profession: short courses or modules on sustainability topics will be designed and offered for BA and MA students in collaboration with the academic responsible of the degrees Redesign of existing courses to include the sustainability perspective Awarding of prizes for the best master’s thesis on sustainability Offering short-term courses or micro-credentials on green sustainability to lifelong learners	10/2027
A5.3.4 Promote green mobility	In cooperation with Task 2.4 (mobility) and interacting with students and staff, identify and promote the most sustainable and healthy ways of transport between UNITA Campuses and around them Green mobility will be adopted as the preferred type Introduce incentives to promote green mobility in all UNITA calls	10/2027
A5.3.5 Create a culture of sustainability	Organize events, round tables, and debates, including common events such as the “UNITA Day of Nature”, challenge-based/hands-on workshops, staff weeks, sustainability hackathons, and the “Sustainable Campus” Contest for the most innovative idea on how to make campuses more sustainable Connect student organizations promoting sustainability, in cooperation with Task 2.1	10/2027

Indicators

These indicators have been gathered from the different source (list below) and have been gathered from interviews driven by Task 5.4 UNITA impact observatory.

Outputs

Source documentation: In each WP folder, document entitled “WPx_full_description)

• Task Description – T5.3 description
• GANTT – T5.3 GANTT
• List of Indicators – UNITA indicators

Primary indicatorsSecondary indicators

These indicators have been chosen and agree during the Phase 2 proposal made to the European Commission.

To be defined by T5.4 members previously to interviews and to be proposed to task co leader

Primary indicators

Indicators gathered from the proposal

• IND 5.3.a – Number of green sustainability courses and actions implemented at alliance level.
  Baseline 2022: n.a.
  Target 2027: 40

Secondary indicators

To be defined by T5.4 members previously to interviews and to be proposed to task co leader

• Number of participants in each action.
• Number of events that are organized following the Green Sustainability Guide for UNITA.

Subtask Outputs

Sub Task Outputs Indicate concerned sub task	Outputs indicator Expected results at the sub-task level / To be verified in interview with task co-leaders	Source of data To be verified in interview with task co-leaders
A5.3.1 Create the general framework of the green sustainability approach for UNITA actions	- Implementation of the Green Sustainability Guide for UNITA actions and events	Activity reports
A5.3.2 Design the UNITA Green Sustainability Action Plan	- Implementation of the Green Sustainability Action Plan	UNITA Offices
A5.3.3 Introduce sustainability topics into the students’ curricula	- Creation of a lifelong learning course about sustainability - Number of participants	UNITA Offices
A5.3.4 Promote green mobility	- Creation of a Green Mobility “Calculator”	UNITA Offices
A5.3.5 Create a culture of sustainability	- Creation of a Green Calendar to raise awareness monthly - Organisation of activities related to Green Sustainability (workshops, lectures, outdoor activities, etc.) - Number of views on social media - Number of participants	UNITA Offices

Outcomes

Source documentation:

• Task Description – T5.3 description
• Task and WP objectives - WP5 Objectives

Task Outcomes

Task Outcomes Identify the outcomes	Outcomes indicator Expected results at the task level / To be verified in interview with task co-leaders	Source of data To be verified in interview with task co-leaders
Green education of students, teachers and staff, in order to raise awareness of the environmental consequences of neglecting sustainability practices.	- Reduction in carbon emissions - Implementation of educational and awareness-raising initiatives on sustainability	GHG Protocol measurement formula Reports on awareness-raising actions and participation levels
To what extent did the task contribute to achieve WP’s and/or UNITA’s goals?	- Improved understanding of differences and similarities between partners regarding sustainability practices - Alignment of all partners towards a common sustainability framework	Interviews and feedback from partners Comparative sustainability assessments

Impacts

Source documentation:

• Task and WP long-term objectives Task Description – T5.3 description - Task and WP objectives - WP5 Objectives
• UNITA Mission Statement (from Grant Agreement)

	Users / Beneficiaries Intern to UNITA	End-Users / Beneficiaries extern to UNITA
1) Who are the stakeholders benefiting of the task’s actions?	Students, teachers, staff, researchers.	The entire community, through the sustainability activities developed. Families and friends of students, teachers and staff.
2) To what extent has the local/international society changed as a result of outcomes compared to before UNITA? What are the long term results for them?	UNITA members	Local businesses, whose sales were boosted by awareness raised through activities promoted by UNITA, such as local and seasonal product stores.

Indicators' data sheet

Description	Unit of measurement	Source of data	Frequency	Baseline (2022)	Target 2027	Possible sub indicators
Number of green sustainability courses and actions implemented at alliance level	Number of actions	Number of courses, number of events related to Sustainability	Every 3 – 6 months	N.a.	40
Number of participants in each Sustainable Action (secondary indicator)	Number of participants	Attendance sheets	Every time an event is held
Number of Events/Activities that are organized following the Green Sustainability Guide for UNITA (secondary indicator)	Number of events	Activities reports / Feedback of UNITA Offices	Every time an event is held

Data collection

• Manual collection:
  • Number of participants in the Events / Activities
  • Number of partners that apply the Green Sustainability Guide
  • Number of Events/Activities that follow the Green Sustainability Guide

• Automatic collection: -