| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 85.74 |
| Liaison | Mike Wilson |
| Submission Date | Dec. 13, 2023 |
University of Victoria
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Claire
Irvine Sustainability Coordinator Campus Planning and Sustainability |
Name of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability :
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? :
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe?:
Which of the following best describes the partnership?:
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? :
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability:
The Living Lab Project exemplifies a collaborative endeavor, fostering partnerships between the Songhees, Esquimalt, and WSANEC First Nations, UVic faculty and staff, local schools, NGOs, and government entities. This initiative aims to synergize eco-cultural restoration, science education, and indigenous knowledge to address diverse environmental challenges.
Central to the project's objectives is the facilitation of experiential learning, community engagement, school programs, and capacity building efforts. These initiatives are meticulously designed to impart knowledge, skills, tools, and a comprehensive curriculum for environmental education, water quality monitoring, and eco-cultural restoration.
In this multifaceted project, UVic plays a pivotal role by offering essential lab space and state-of-the-art equipment to conduct research. Additionally, the university contributes to educating students in the fundamental scientific principles necessary for water quality testing.
Through The Living Lab Project, the collective efforts of diverse stakeholders combine to create a platform for meaningful collaboration, where the convergence of academic expertise, indigenous wisdom, and community participation lead to innovative solutions for environmental issues. UVic's active involvement demonstrates its commitment to supporting sustainable initiatives that transcend disciplinary boundaries and embrace a holistic approach to environmental stewardship.
Name of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (2nd partnership):
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? (2nd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe? (2nd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership’s sustainability focus? (2nd partnership):
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? (2nd partnership):
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (2nd partnership):
Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) is a multi-partner research initiative helping small- to-mid-sized communities achieve their unique clean-energy systems goals.
From harvesting offshore wind, tidal and solar energy to innovative low-carbon financing and governance models, ACET is integrating breakthrough renewable energy technologies and solutions that will help Canada get to net zero emissions—one community at a time.
Name of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (3rd partnership):
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? (3rd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe? (3rd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership? (3rd partnership):
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? (3rd partnership):
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (3rd partnership):
A brief description of the institution’s other community partnerships to advance sustainability:
Website URL where information about the institution’s community partnerships to advance sustainability is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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