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Reducing our Impact

What are we doing in very practical terms to reduce our environmental footprint: from recycling and reusing resources to reducing energy consumption, implementing renewable energies or offset programs. Take a look!

Activities

Lighting the Path to a Greener Future at UWC Dilijan

In summer of 2024, UWC Dilijan launched a new sustainability project to make the route from campus to nearby city areas safer and more eco-friendly. Using 10 solar-powered streetlamps, the… Reducing our Impacts Renewable Energy UWC Dilijan

Tackling Irrigation Challenges in 2024

This year, UWC Dilijan made a big step forward in sustainable water use, solving a problem that’s been on our minds for years: campus irrigation. The original plan had been… Reducing our Impacts Saving Water UWC Dilijan

UWC Dilijan College Students’ Sustainable Clothing Showroom Initiative

Students at UWC Dilijan College are leading a remarkable sustainability project by organizing a clothing showroom for fellow students in need. At the end of each term, students could donate… Reducing our Impacts Resources for sharing UWC Dilijan

UWC Dilijan College initiates the Food Waste Composting Project

In a remarkable display of commitment to sustainable development, students at UWC Dilijan College have taken the initiative to implement a groundbreaking project that transforms food and organic waste into… Reducing our Impacts Compost, Food waste & Sewage UWC Dilijan

Solar Panel Project for Sustainable Energy Generation

UWC Dilijan College has taken a significant step towards sustainable energy generation with the installation of 183 solar panels on the roof of its campus warehouses. Each panel boasts a… Reducing our Impacts Renewable Energy UWC Dilijan

Sustainable Solution for Medical Center’s Food delivery

UWC Dilijan College has successfully implemented a commendable sustainability project within its medical center, aimed at reducing plastic waste. By addressing the issue of disposable plastic packaging used for patient… Reducing our Impacts Reduce, Reuse & Recycle UWC Dilijan

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People, Stories & Awards

No change happens without someone making it happen: who are the amazing people, change makers, innovators and activists – staff, students and alumni – driving sustainability forward at our colleges? 11 Activities

Teaching Skills for the Future

At UWC, Education is seen as a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Take a look at examples of how we empower teachers… 19 Activities

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