Shaping Future Leaders

1. Multidisciplinary Environmental Education

• The Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences encompasses five departments:
  • Geography and Environment
  • Geology
  • Oceanography
  • Disaster Science and Climate Resilience
  • Meteorology
• Objective: Equip students with a multidisciplinary understanding of climate change and resilience strategies.
• Impact: Trains professionals capable of addressing climate challenges in Bangladesh and beyond.

2. Green Initiatives in Classroom Practices

• The Department of Accounting and Information Systems (AIS) incorporates sustainability into education by:
  • Reducing air conditioning usage.
  • Planting trees suited to the local environment.
  • Using eco-friendly classroom materials and minimizing waste.
• Impact: Demonstrates practical climate action within educational practices.
• Reference: Department of Accounting and Information Systems.

Innovative Solutions for Tomorrow

1. Climate Change and Disaster Resilience

• The Department of Disaster Science and Climate Resilience organizes:
  • Special Seminar on Disaster and Climate Resilience (November 2, 2022).
  • Roundtable Discussion on Earthquake Risk Reduction (February 28, 2023).
  • National Workshop on Landslide Risk Reduction focusing on Kutupalong Rohingya Refugee Camp (May 3, 2023).
• Impact: Advances disaster preparedness strategies, especially in climate-sensitive areas.
• Reference: Department of Disaster Science and Climate Resilience.

2. Climate Finance and Policy Research

• The Center for Policy Research on Business and Development (CPRBD) collaborates on:
  • Institutional Capacity Enhancement for International Climate Finance Cells.
  • Short Courses on Mobilizing Climate Finance with Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.
• Impact: Enhances national capacity to access and implement international climate finance mechanisms.
• Reference: CPRBD Climate Finance Programs.

3. Environmental Conservation and Biodiversity

• The Department of Zoology conducts research on:
  • Pollution mitigation.
  • Biodiversity conservation.
  • Faunal surveys in collaboration with NGOs.
• Impact: Supports ecological preservation and sustainable resource management.
• Reference: Department of Zoology.

Sustainable Campus and Practices

1. Low-Carbon Energy Usage

• DU has initiated efforts to transition to low-carbon energy sources and optimize energy use through comprehensive tracking systems, which are still in development.
• Impact: Lays the foundation for long-term sustainability in campus operations.
• Reference: Sustainability Initiatives at DU.

2. Center for Climate Change Studies and Resource Utilization (CCCSRU)

• Conducts climate-related research and supports government climate action plans.
• Impact: Assists in national climate adaptation strategies and disaster response planning.
• Reference: CCCSRU at DU.

Empowering Communities for Change

1. Disaster Preparedness and Relief Efforts

• DU collaborates with NGOs to:
  • Develop emergency evacuation systems.
  • Implement relief and relocation plans for flood-prone and cyclone-affected areas.
• Impact: Helps save thousands of lives annually through efficient disaster management.
• Reference: DU Disaster Preparedness Projects.

2. Climate Awareness Campaigns

• DU regularly organizes workshops and seminars to educate government officials and communities on climate risks and resilience strategies.
• Impact: Builds awareness and strengthens community-level climate adaptation efforts.
• Reference: DU Climate Awareness Programs.