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Royal Roads University Follow: Canada's University for Working Professionals; Victoria, British Columbia; Education; Interests: Climate Change, Social Change, Sustainability Education; http://www.royalroads.ca

About Royal Roads University

Our Story

At Royal Roads University, we are determined to act on environmental leadership because we see climate change as one of the most critical challenges of our time.

Environmental sustainability is not only intrinsically linked to RRU’s teaching and research mandate, it is a challenge that calls for the kind of interdisciplinary and collaborative problem-solving at which Royal Roads excels.

The most recent articulation of RRU’s role in safeguarding the environment is the Royal Roads University Sustainability Plan.

The five overarching initiatives of the plan, developed against the backdrop of B.C.’s Climate Action plans, are tied to:

• Greenhouse gas management

Resulting in a 50-per-cent net reduction of emissions from 2007 levels by 2020.

• Going grid-positive

Adopting alternate energy sources that are not only sustainable but also able provide surplus electricity and heat that will be made available to local purchasers.

• Campus transportation

Including reducing the number of commuters driving alone to the university; re-routing traffic circulation; consolidating parking lots; and implementing a shuttle service.

• Building & heritage conservation projects

The re-development of existing buildings and construction of new facilities while maintaining the unique attributes of the campus.

• University stewardship plans

The creation of a Green Purchasing and Product Stewardship Policy and the expansion of Campus Green, university-wide stewardship initiatives led by employee and student advocates who will encourage manageable grassroots projects that minimize waste streams and conserve natural resources.

Our Journey

Royal Roads University Posted a new educational program :

Across the globe environmental professions continue to undergo significant growth and increase in relevance. Our 30 credit totally online Master of Arts in Environmental Practice degree prepares students to advance their career and to contribute positively to finding solutions for environmental problems. The master’s degree in Environmental Practice is available ...

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