Opening Ceremony of the 1st International Green University Conference at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ( Archive )
The opening ceremony of the 1st International Green University Conference was held on 6 February at
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Several high-rank National and international guests attended the opening ceremony of this conference, including Dr. Mansoor Gholami (Iranian Minister of Science, Research and Technology), Dr. Mohammad Kafi (President of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad), Mr. Alireza Rashidian (Governer of Khorasan Razavi Province), Dr. Manzoor Hussain Soomro (President of ECO Science Foundation), and other high-rank officials from the Plan and Budget Organization (PBO) of Iran and the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. Delegates from several International organizations such as UNESCO, Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), the International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) and IUCN were also present at this opening ceremony.
This two-day conference, held on the 6th and 7th of February 2018 will feature speakers and panelists from over 10 countries and 25 academic institutions. Guests will join to share their experience and best practices in addition to presenting their achievements in the field of sustainable development with a focus on green campuses emphasizing the following topics:
1- National and International Practice (Best Practices)
2- Renewable Energy
3- Water and Waste Water Management
4- Waste Management
5- Energy Consumption Management
6- Green Transportation
7- Green IT
8- Sustainable Campus Planning and Design