Sustainable Cities and Communities
Al-Maarif University Sustainability Initiatives
Indicators
11.0Sustainability Report – SDG1111.1Research on Sustainable Cities & Communities [List]11.2.1Public Access – Cultural Buildings11.2.2Public Access – Libraries11.2.3Public Access – Museums & Galleries11.2.4Public Access – Green/Open Spaces11.2.5University Arts Contribution11.2.6Preserving Intangible Heritage11.3.1Arts & Heritage Expenditure [Statistics]11.4.1Sustainable Commuting Targets11.4.2Sustainable Commuting Actions11.4.3Telecommuting Policy11.4.4Affordable Housing – Staff11.4.5Affordable Housing – Students11.4.6Pedestrian-First Campus11.4.7Local Planning Collaboration11.4.8Sustainable Building Standards11.4.9Brownfield DevelopmentAl-Maarif University College recognizes that its activities may have environmental impacts locally and globally. Therefore, the University is committed to integrating sustainable development principles into its operations and campus management practices.
The University also works to ensure a safe, accessible, and sustainable environment for students, staff, visitors, and the surrounding community.
Safety and Sustainable Transportation
Al-Maarif University operates a dedicated security team to maintain safety across the campus. The University has also collaborated with local authorities to strengthen safety measures and improve secure access routes around the campus.
A travel plan was developed to encourage sustainable transportation methods, reduce single-occupancy journeys, and improve accessibility between university sites.
Travel Plan Objectives
- Reduce the environmental impact associated with university transportation.
- Reduce parking congestion on campus and surrounding areas.
- Improve transportation options for students, staff, and visitors.
- Improve travel safety and accessibility within and around the university.
Support of Arts and Heritage
Al-Maarif University College provides public access to buildings, monuments, and natural heritage landscapes that hold cultural significance and contribute to community engagement and preservation of heritage.
Expenditure on Arts and Heritage
| Year | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 100,000,000 IQD |
| 2020 | 115,000,000 IQD |
| 2021 | 131,000,000 IQD |