Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 52.56
Liaison Juanita Van Norman
Submission Date May 21, 2015
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STARS v2.0

University of Manitoba
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Ian Hall
Director
OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY
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Does the institution advocate for national, state/provincial, or local public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:

Legislature for/against which the institution has advocated:
• Lobbying City for Rapid Transit support to University of Manitoba (2013-2014)
• Writing to City to Support Eco-Pass for students (2013)
• Writing to Province: Sustainable funding for campus beverage container recycling (2013)
• Advocating for clearer targets and measures in the new Sustainable Development Act (Provincial) (2013)
• Advocating for the role of the University/support to sustainability education at the University through Provincial green economy strategy consultations (2013-2014)
• Advocating to City and Province for community climate change mitigation support (2014)


A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years:
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A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
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The website URL where information about the institution’s advocacy efforts is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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