| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.37 |
| Liaison | Martin Sanchez |
| Submission Date | June 29, 2024 |
Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Santa Fe
EN-3: Student Life
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 2.00 |
Student groups
Name and a brief description of the active student groups focused on sustainability:
GREENWORKING IDS
Date and Location: October 5th, Aula Magna 5302 and Terraza 52
Description: This exclusive networking event was organized for the IDS community. Students, professors, companies, special guests, and EXATECS from various industries were invited to engage through dynamic activities, sharing significant intergenerational experiences. The event featured two conferences on sustainability and gender perspective by the Green Chamber of Commerce Mexico and EXATEC STEAM. Bioferia also participated to promote their event.
Relevant SDGs:
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Participation in Bioferia by SADES
Date and Location: November 17-19 at Parque Bicentenario: Parque 18 de Marzo in Alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo
Description: During this event, SADES and Tecnológico de Monterrey had a stand to represent the importance of universities in climate action and sustainability in Mexico. They shared student activities and projects promoting sustainability within the school and communities, and introduced the Ruta Azul plan as one of Tec's direct actions to address these issues. Collaboration with IDEAS CCM from Ciudad de México campus was crucial for logistics and setup. Participants attended conferences and workshops, forming connections for future joint events.
Relevant SDGs:
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
"Alianzas para el Cambio: Universidades y Estudiantes en la Agenda de Sustentabilidad en América Latina"
Date: March 4
Description: In collaboration with SALRI, Sustainable Development Engineering and International Relations students from Campus Santa Fe organized the event. The focus was on SDG 4: Quality Education, specifically indicator 4.7, to ensure students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including education for sustainable development, human rights, gender equality, a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship, and cultural diversity. The event featured a panel discussion with experts such as Dr. Christopher Kurt Kiessling, Tomas Antolínez, and Javiera Alfaro on the role of universities and students in implementing public policies and agreements for sustainability in Latin America.
Relevant SDGs:
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Bootcamp de Energía Nuclear by SADES
Date: Began May 9, continuing next semester
Description: Weekly workshops on basic nuclear energy for students, culminating in a visit to the Laguna Verde plant and the National Institute of Nuclear Research.
Relevant SDGs:
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Ecotech Hack by SADES
Description:
- Ecotopia Sustainability Summit: May 20-24
- Eggshell Collection Project for Lerma River Cleanup: May and part of June
- Reforestation x Change x SADES: Tentatively June 1, 8, 15
- Support in Soil and Ecosystem Restoration in Jilotzingo
Relevant SDGs:
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Soil Restoration at Campus Santa Fe
Description: Restoring the coniferous forest ecosystem on campus and educating about ecosystem functions for a greener campus. The goal is to return the degraded area to its original state and maintain it until it is self-sustaining. Future collaboration with the sustainability committee is planned to create a green space for promoting sustainability events and activities at Tec.
Relevant SDGs:
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Gardens and farms
A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:
There is no garden on campus
Student-run enterprises
A brief description of the student-run enterprises:
Sustainable investment and finance
A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
National Sustainability Symposium “Sustenta” (Instagram: @sustenta_mty).
Events
A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia, or similar events focused on sustainability:
Each year, in collaboration with Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México, we organize Environmental Week, featuring a series of conferences specifically aimed at students, with sustainability as the main theme.
Aditionally, National Sustainability Symposium “Sustenta” (Instagram: @sustenta_mty).
Cultural arts
A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations, or performances focused on sustainability:
Wilderness and outdoors programs
A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
Nonexistent
Sustainability-focused themes
A brief description of the sustainability-focused themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
Semanas Tec or "Tec Weeks" learning experiences intended for students to acquire knowledge related to sustainability, human dignity, gender, diversity, and inclusion, grounding them in the Sustainable Development Goals. As a result of the learning process, students will develop a project aimed at promoting the recognition of human dignity for the construction of safe and inclusive communities.
Sustainable life skills
A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
Student employment opportunities
A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
Graduation pledge
A brief description of the graduation pledge(s):
Optional Fields
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