Showcasing our 2024 Winners, Highly Commended and Finalists

Congratulations to the 2024 International Green Gown Award Winners

We are delighted to reveal the Winners of the 2024 International Green Gown Awards, in association with Allianz Global Investors. The 28 winners, representing 14 countries, across 8 categories, were announced on social media as part of our Winners’ Week which took place from 7 – 11 October 2024. 

  • Catch up on all the category announcements posted on LinkedIn.
  • View the joint Press Release here.
  • Read the showcase below to find out more about each unique project, along with their top 3 project learnings, what it means to win and what the judges thought of the winning applications. 

Awarding global sustainability impact for 10 years

Charlotte Bonner, Chief Executive of EAUC who delivers the awards, said:

“It's a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of this year’s International Green Gown Award winners. This year we have 28 winners from 14 countries. These institutions are setting powerful examples for how to embed sustainability into every aspect of education and community. Their winning submissions highlight the breadth of innovative and impactful sustainability work taking place across the globe and serve as powerful catalysts for further sustainability action. By sharing these stories and examples widely, we can inspire more institutions to follow their lead, amplifying the impact beyond their campuses.

The commitment to driving positive change, not only on their own campuses but beyond, is a testament to the leadership and vision that will shape a sustainable future. Congratulations to all our winners and participants!”

Allianz Global Investors has supported the International Green Gown Awards for three years now and has been delighted to see engagement and participation grow over that period. Diane Mak, Head of Impact Strategy at Allianz Global Investors, said:

“Congratulations to all the winners! It has not been an easy task for the judges to select the winners among the 95 exceptional projects coming from 28 countries. Being part of the judging panel myself, I got to see the many sustainability initiatives the finalists are championing at their institutions. The level of leadership, innovation, drive and commitment demonstrated is truly outstanding. Winning the Awards is a wonderful achievement, and we wish the winners and all participants the very best

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Finalists, Highly Commended & Winners at a Glance (list view).
Previous years' winners can be found here

The International Green Gown Awards are endorsed by United Nations Environment Programme and are supported by The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), L’Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), International Association of Universities (IAU) and Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI). And run regionally in Australasia with our partner organisation Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS).

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2030 Climate Action

Winner

Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

Net Zero Campus Initiative: A leap towards sustainable climate action

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Winner

The University of Manchester, United Kingdom

The University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Zero carbon without a net

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Highly Commended

Abdullah Gül University, Turkey

Abdullah Gül University, Turkey

For a Greener Tomorrow: AGU's journey to be a carbon-neutral university

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Highly Commended

Singapore Management University, Singapore

Singapore Management University, Singapore

SMU Connexion: Pioneering the net zero energy revolution

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Highly Commended

University of Pennsylvania, United States

University of Pennsylvania, United States

A solar powered university

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Finalist

Cochin University of Science and Technology, India

Cochin University of Science and Technology, India

Sustainable Campus Mission: Transformation, Environmental Stewardship and beyond

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Finalist

Government College Women University Faisalabad, Pakistan

Government College Women University Faisalabad, Pakistan

Implementing community based climate action initiatives: Strategies for sustainable changes

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Finalist

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Solar sparks: Illuminating greener future with Photovoltaics

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Finalist

Tashkent State University of Law, Uzbekistan

Tashkent State University of Law, Uzbekistan

Below Zero Program

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Finalist

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia

Being ambitious, being the first: UNIMAS Low-Carbon Campus Roadmap 2030

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Finalist

Western Sydney University, Australia

Western Sydney University, Australia

Co-design towards climate positive

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Benefitting Society

Winner

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India

Live-in-LabsⓇ: Transforming rural communities towards sustainable living through participatory engagements

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Winner

Siam University	, Thailand

Siam University , Thailand

Tiny Heroes, Global Saviors

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Finalist

Ayrshire College, United Kingdom

Ayrshire College, United Kingdom

Connecting Communities

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Finalist

Concordia University, Canada

Concordia University, Canada

UNIVER/CITY 2030

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Finalist

Daffodil International University, Bangladesh

Daffodil International University, Bangladesh

Saving Mothers, Protecting the Womb through innovation of a low-cost, solar-powered water purification technology

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Finalist

Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom

Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom

Enabling student impact at Glasgow Caledonian University

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Finalist

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Spreading smiles and sharing support through a Sustainable Community Mental Health Project

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Finalist

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Sejahtera Community Project: Ruang Sejahtera communal space and sustainable urban farming at PPR Gombak Setia, Kuala Lumpur

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Finalist

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Sejahtera Community: Elderly FELDA settlers’ accessibility to health promotion and healthcare services for improving quality of life

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Finalist

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia

Fostering scientific literacy for sustainability: The SDG Collection by KAUST, UNDP & Frontiers for Young Minds

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Finalist

Réseau africain pour l'éducation au développement durable, Cameroon

Réseau africain pour l'éducation au développement durable, Cameroon

Promotion of agroecology among young students in secondary and primary schools in Douala Cameroon

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Finalist

Universidad Privada del Norte, Peru

Universidad Privada del Norte, Peru

La Ensenada Health Preventorium

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Finalist

University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Morocco

University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Morocco

StartGate

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Finalist

University of Coimbra, Portugal

University of Coimbra, Portugal

Welcome and integration of refugees at University of Coimbra

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Finalist

University of Wollongong, Australia

University of Wollongong, Australia

Rising stronger from the ashes: UOWs RISE program building hope and long-lasting support for regional entrepreneurs

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Creating Impact

Winner

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Nourishing futures: Malaysia's first human milk bank initiative

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Winner

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands

Fossil Free Research VU

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Highly Commended

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India

My Village, Our Water: A transformative initiative to build water wise communities in rural India

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Highly Commended

Shipley College, United Kingdom

Shipley College, United Kingdom

A large SDG impact in the smallest FE College

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Finalist

American International University-Bangladesh, Bangladesh

American International University-Bangladesh, Bangladesh

Recycling low-density polyethylene using waste plastic bottles for 3D printer filament production via fused deposition modelling

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Finalist

Inti International University, Malaysia

Inti International University, Malaysia

I-am-FungTastic!

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Finalist

Management and Science University, Malaysia

Management and Science University, Malaysia

MyO2 Program: From Oil to Oxygen

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Finalist

McGill University, Canada

McGill University, Canada

Envisioning a brighter future: Sustainability education for all at McGill

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Finalist

St. Dominic College of Asia, Philippines

St. Dominic College of Asia, Philippines

TeleMental Health

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Finalist

University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Morocco

University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Morocco

UM6P Solidarity Initiative

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Finalist

University of Lisbon, Portugal

University of Lisbon, Portugal

HortaFCUL – A university-based permaculture garden in Lisbon

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Finalist

University of Tasmania, Australia

University of Tasmania, Australia

Species Hotel: Big homes for little creatures

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Sustainability

Winner

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: Disability Inclusion and the OKU4U* Sejahtera & Islamic Outreach Flagship Project

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Winner

The University of Sydney, Australia

The University of Sydney, Australia

Mapping, protecting and enriching Aboriginal Cultural Heritage landscapes

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Highly Commended

De Montfort University, United Kingdom

De Montfort University, United Kingdom

Decolonising and Decarbonising DMU

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Finalist

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India

E4Life PhD in Sustainable Development

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Finalist

Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Canada

Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Canada

Everyday Sexism is Not a Trivial Matter!

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Finalist

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Good heart, good thoughts, good words, good deeds

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Finalist

Inti International University, Malaysia

Inti International University, Malaysia

Reading Buddy Program for Tekir National School Year 6 Pupils

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Finalist

St. Dominic College of Asia, Philippines

St. Dominic College of Asia, Philippines

ArtReach Program

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Nature Positive

Winner

Collegio Borromeo, Italy

Collegio Borromeo, Italy

The pedagogical power of nature

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Winner

Haramaya University, Ethiopia

Haramaya University, Ethiopia

Reviving Haramaya: Sustaining Lake and catchment for sustainable communities & ecosystems in Eastern Ethiopia

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Highly Commended

Durham University, United Kingdom

Durham University, United Kingdom

Enhancing biodiversity at Durham

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Highly Commended

University of St. Joseph, Macao SAR China

University of St. Joseph, Macao SAR China

Mangrove Magic: A nature-based solution for a sustainable city

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Finalist

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India

Nurturing nature - holistic pathways towards nature positivity

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Finalist

Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology, Canada

Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology, Canada

Our Forest: A Living Lab for All

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Finalist

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Reviving Kampung Sungai Ular: Smart farming breathes life into forgotten lands

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Finalist

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Heaven Honey Hive

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Finalist

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Frugal innovation – Vertical Aquafarming System. A University Community Empowerment Project

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Finalist

Laurentian University, Canada

Laurentian University, Canada

Laurentian’s Green Leaf of Hope

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Finalist

Management and Science University, Malaysia

Management and Science University, Malaysia

CaSeH Environment

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Finalist

McGill University, Canada

McGill University, Canada

Elaboration and early implementation of McGill’s Flagship Biodiversity Plan

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Finalist

Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan

Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan

Enhancing biodiversity with conservation strips in agricultural landscapes

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Finalist

University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Morocco

University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Morocco

Biological Control Program

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Next Generation Learning & Skills

Winner

Glasgow Kelvin College, United Kingdom

Glasgow Kelvin College, United Kingdom

Fighting Fast Fashion

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Winner

Singapore Management University, Singapore

Singapore Management University, Singapore

SMU-X: Pioneering next generation learning and skills for a sustainable green economy

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Highly Commended

Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom

Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom

Ruskin Modules: Collaboration for sustainable change

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Highly Commended

Centro Universitário Facens, Brazil

Centro Universitário Facens, Brazil

Metro Enlace: Empowering socio-emotional skills through innovative e-learning

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Finalist

Concordia University, Canada

Concordia University, Canada

Student Sustainability Ambassadors Program

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Finalist

McGill University, Canada

McGill University, Canada

Sustainability Education Fellows - Advancing sustainability in the curriculum and pedagogy at McGill

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Finalist

Royal Roads University, Canada

Royal Roads University, Canada

Future-proofing business education: Empowering next-gen leaders in sustainability

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Finalist

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Canada

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Canada

Innovation and Opportunity Applied Research Scholarships

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Finalist

St. Dominic College of Asia, Philippines

St. Dominic College of Asia, Philippines

Sustainable Training and Education Program for Lifelong Learners

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Finalist

The University of Queensland, Australia

The University of Queensland, Australia

UQ’s Master of Sustainable Energy: A successful multidisciplinary model to educate leaders for a Net Zero future

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Finalist

University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Morocco

University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Morocco

Sustainable Development Ambassadors Program

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Finalist

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Sustainability Faculty Fellowship

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Finalist

University of Strasbourg, France

University of Strasbourg, France

Innovative Learning: Strasbourg Ports' Sustainability Case Study

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Finalist

York University, Canada

York University, Canada

Toolkit for the Interdisciplinary Infusion of the SDGs into Classrooms

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Student Engagement

Winner

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

WikiKata – A collaborative journey to preserve Indigenous languages

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Winner

McGill University, Canada

McGill University, Canada

Catalysing community: The Nature of McGill’s Sustainability Projects Fund

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Highly Commended

University of York, United Kingdom

University of York, United Kingdom

The University of York Sustainability Clinic

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Finalist

Australian National University, Australia

Australian National University, Australia

The ANU Thrive Kitchen Garden

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Finalist

Chiba University, Japan

Chiba University, Japan

SDGs activities by 250 students and collaborative projects with companies

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Finalist

Concordia University, Canada

Concordia University, Canada

The Concordia University Creative Reuse Centre

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Finalist

ETH Zurich, Switzerland

ETH Zurich, Switzerland

VISION 2030 – Ideas for a transition towards a more sustainable university at ETH Zurich

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Finalist

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

SCITECH from Zero to Hero: Student empowerment through community engagement

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Finalist

Kingston University, United Kingdom

Kingston University, United Kingdom

The Kingston Sustainability Innovation Challenge

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Finalist

Singapore Management University, Singapore

Singapore Management University, Singapore

SMU GROW Project Edibles

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Finalist

Singapore Management University, Singapore

Singapore Management University, Singapore

SMU Project Midori

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Finalist

Tashkent State University of Law, Uzbekistan

Tashkent State University of Law, Uzbekistan

The Legal Clinic of Tashkent State University of Law

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Finalist

Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain

Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain

Democratic participatory process on sustainable mobility at the University of the Balearic Islands

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