Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 45.62
Liaison Alvaro Pena
Submission Date Oct. 10, 2024

STARS v2.2

Universidad Tecnológica del Uruguay
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.67 / 2.00
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field

Local advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level:
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Regional advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
Yes

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level:

UTEC participates by law in the Basin Commission (Comisión de Cuenca) of the Río Negro and Río Yi, which focuses on water resource management and sustainability efforts in the region. This participation is mandated by national regulations, ensuring that UTEC contributes to the development of sustainable water policies and the management of local ecosystems. This involvement allows UTEC to advocate for and support public policies related to sustainability at both the regional and local levels, with a formal role in decision-making processes that impact environmental governance and resource management.


National advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level:
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International advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level:
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Optional Fields 

A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years (if applicable):
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None
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability advocacy efforts is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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