| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.90 |
| Liaison | Matt Wolsfeld |
| Submission Date | Jan. 23, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Saskatchewan
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Margret
Asmuss Sustainability coordinator The office of sustainability |
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
The Office of Sustainability works with the City of Saskatoon Environmental Services Branch to ensure collaboration and consistency of sustainability approaches and policies.
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
Four representatives of the University of Saskatchewan, including the President and the Executive Director of the School of Environment and Sustainability are on the board of the Meewasin Valley Authority. Created in 1979 by an Act of the Province of Saskatchewan, Meewasin is a conservation agency dedicated to conserving the cultural and natural resources of the South Saskatchewan River Valley.
The Office of Sustainability's Energy and Emissions Officer represents the university on the Saskatchewan Combined Heat and Power Working Group, a multi-sectoral group that is working for CHP market advancement in Saskatchewan through education, collaboration and resolving regulatory challenges.
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
The Sustainability Education Policy Network (SEPN) is hosted at the University of Saskatchewan. Established in 2012, SEPN is a partnership between Canadian and international researchers and leading Canadian and North American policy and educational organizations. SEPN’s goal is to examine and enable the evolution of sustainability in education policy and practice at the early education to grade 12 and post-secondary levels in Canada,' with the goal of enabling educational change for a more sustainable future.
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years (if applicable):
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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