China's Green School Projects
Compared to schools in North America, Europe and Australia, Chinese schools are much less invested in sustainability. Only a tiny fraction of Chinese schools have sustainable curriculums and fewer still comply with LEED building standards. By the end of 2009, only 2,175 of China's 29,000 government buildings and large public buildings had undergone energy audits. To continue reading go to THE GREEN MARKET.
China Europe International Business School's Green Campus Initiative
The China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) has one of the greenest campuses in China. CEIBS is the leading China-based international business school, it offers many business degrees including a widely respected MBA.In 2006 an MBA student founded CEIBS' Green Campus Initiative. To continue reading go to THE GREEN MARKET.
The Development of Sustainable Education at South China Normal University
An international partnership is working with Chinese schools to advance sustainable education in China. South China Normal University (SCNU) is one of the leading pedagogical universities in Guangdong. Educators in China, Japan, and the US are sharing best practices, developing sustainable curriculums and encouraging student involvement. To continue reading go to THE GREEN MARKET.
The University of Hong Kong's Sustainable Development
The University of Hong Kong (UHK), is amongst the greenest schools in Asia. UHK is an early signer of the Talloires Declaration and a national sustainability leader. The school started aggressively pursuing energy-saving policies in 1990 and as a consequence has significantly reduced its CO2 footprint. Its new Centennial campus is on track for LEED certification and will have its own metro stop to help make it a car-free campus. To continue reading go to THE GREEN MARKET.
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