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The Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, ESPOL, is a public Higher Education Institution, dedicated to the development of scientific research in different areas. It was created in Guayaquil on October 29, 1958, in response to the great demand from different sectors that required specialized education that would contribute to the socio-cultural and economic development of the area. ESPOL's trajectory attests to its commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, both in development and academics. ESPOL's mission is based on: "To cooperate with society to improve the quality of life and promote sustainable and equitable development, through comprehensive and competent professional training, research and innovation".
Since 2018, the ESPOL Sustainability Program has been developing the same that works with the polytechnic community in activities towards sustainability, the same that are carried out from the following areas: academic (in teaching and research), operations in what has to do with the physical campus, and, linking with society through programs aimed at the community.
Since 2018, the ESPOL Sustainability Program has been developing the same that works with the polytechnic community in activities towards sustainability, the same that are carried out from the following areas: academic (in teaching and research), operations in what has to do with the physical campus, and, linking with society through programs aimed at the community.
The Costa Rica Institute of Technology is a state university. Founded 50 years ago, TEC was created for higher education excellence in the fields of Science, Technology and Engineering, and economic sciences. It currently has 24 undergraduate programs (bachelor's and bachelor's degrees), 12 master's degrees and 3 doctoral programs. TEC has three technological campuses and two academic centers. TEC offers 11 master's degree programs and 3 doctoral programs, some with joint degrees with national and international universities. TEC has 21 accredited degree programs and one Doctorate Program. Additionally, the Institution is accredited by HCERES (High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education- France).
Our University develops research and initiatives in social and economic sectors with an impact mainly on water issues (efficiency in use and consumption, drinking and wastewater treatment, surface water and groundwater pollution) (SDG 6 and 14), sustainable energy and energy efficiency (SDG 7 and 13), production of new materials mainly for medical purposes (SDG 3), sustainable waste management including microplastics (SDG 14 and 15), good practices in agricultural and agro-industrial systems (SDG 2, 12 and 15), cleaner and sustainable production (SDG 9), urban planning, smart cities and sustainable construction (SDG 11).
On the other hand, the Technological Institute of Costa Rica contemplates internal policies to contribute to the development of the country and the region, considering that access to university higher education under principles of equity has a direct impact on poverty eradication (SDG 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10), as well as policies of accreditation of university careers and management (SDG 16), as well as national and international cooperation policies (SDG 17).
Our University develops research and initiatives in social and economic sectors with an impact mainly on water issues (efficiency in use and consumption, drinking and wastewater treatment, surface water and groundwater pollution) (SDG 6 and 14), sustainable energy and energy efficiency (SDG 7 and 13), production of new materials mainly for medical purposes (SDG 3), sustainable waste management including microplastics (SDG 14 and 15), good practices in agricultural and agro-industrial systems (SDG 2, 12 and 15), cleaner and sustainable production (SDG 9), urban planning, smart cities and sustainable construction (SDG 11).
On the other hand, the Technological Institute of Costa Rica contemplates internal policies to contribute to the development of the country and the region, considering that access to university higher education under principles of equity has a direct impact on poverty eradication (SDG 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10), as well as policies of accreditation of university careers and management (SDG 16), as well as national and international cooperation policies (SDG 17).
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is a 73 year old regional institution comprised of five campuses – Mona (Jamaica), St. Augustine (Trinidad and Tobago), Cave Hill (Barbados), Five Islands (Antigua and Barbuda), and the virtual Open Campus. Sustainable Development is central to The UWI’s mission, positioning it to support the Caribbean in achieving the SDGs 2030 Agenda. The Times Higher Education has ranked The UWI in the top 4% of universities worldwide, top 100 of Golden Age Universities and #1 in the Caribbean.
For decades, The UWI’s Climate Studies Group has made outstanding contributions to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Its most recent initiative, the “1.5 to stay alive” campaign, which sparked a global response, was birthed at The UWI. Nine UWI academics currently contribute to the IPCC. The UWI was selected by the International Association of Universities to be its global leader in mobilizing research and advocacy towards a climate smart world. Two of its PhD students were selected among the COP26 Commonwealth Future Climate Rising Stars Researchers for 2021. The Caribbean’s first Net Zero Energy Building was developed and completed at the Mona Campus in 2017.
For decades, The UWI’s Climate Studies Group has made outstanding contributions to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Its most recent initiative, the “1.5 to stay alive” campaign, which sparked a global response, was birthed at The UWI. Nine UWI academics currently contribute to the IPCC. The UWI was selected by the International Association of Universities to be its global leader in mobilizing research and advocacy towards a climate smart world. Two of its PhD students were selected among the COP26 Commonwealth Future Climate Rising Stars Researchers for 2021. The Caribbean’s first Net Zero Energy Building was developed and completed at the Mona Campus in 2017.