Our 2024 International Finalists, Highly Commended and Winners
On behalf of the International Green Gown Awards, in association with Allianz Global Investors, we are delighted to announce our 2024 winners, highly commended and finalists.
Representing 61 institutions, spanning 28 countries, and across 8 categories, we congratulate our 95 finalists and celebrate their great sustainable and innovative projects representing the very best in the education sector on a global scale. The 28 Winners, representing 14 countries, were announced as part of our "winners' week" 7-11 October 2024. You can catch up on the LinkedIn announcements here.
Below you can find the "at a glance" list view. Learn more about the 2024 international winners, highly commended and finalists' projects by visiting the showcase.
2030 Climate Action
WINNERS
- Winner (small organisation) - Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand - Net Zero Campus Initiative: A leap towards sustainable climate action
- Winner (large organisation) - The University of Manchester, United Kingdom - Zero carbon without a net
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- Abdullah Gül University, Turkey - For a greener tomorrow: AGU's journey to be a carbon-neutral university
- Singapore Management University, Singapore - SMU Connexion: Pioneering the net zero energy revolution
- University of Pennsylvania, USA - A solar powered university
FINALISTS
- Cochin University of Science and Technology, India - Sustainable Campus Mission: Transformation, Environmental Stewardship and beyond
- Government College Women University Faisalabad, Pakistan - Implementing community based climate action initiatives: Strategies for sustainable changes
- International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia - Solar sparks: Illuminating greener future with photovoltaics
- Tashkent State University of Law, Uzbekistan - Below Zero Program: Tashkent State University of Law
- Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia - Being ambitious, being the first: UNIMAS Low-Carbon Campus Roadmap 2030
- Western Sydney University, Australia - Co-design towards climate positive
Benefitting Society
WINNERS
- Winner (small organisation) - Siam University, Thailand - Tiny heroes, global saviors
- Winner (large organisation) - Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India - Live-in-LabsⓇ: Transforming rural communities towards sustainable living through participatory engagements
FINALISTS
- Ayrshire College, United Kingdom - Connecting Communities
- Concordia University, Canada - UNIVER/CITY 2030
- Daffodil International University, Bangladesh - Saving mothers, protecting the womb through innovation of a low-cost, solar-powered water purification technology
- Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom - Enabling student impact at Glasgow Caledonian University
- International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia - Sejahtera Community Project: Ruang Sejahtera communal space and sustainable urban farming at PPR Gombak Setia, Kuala Lumpur
- International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia - Sejahtera Community: Elderly FELDA settlers accessibility to health promotion and healthcare services for improving quality of life
- International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia - Spreading smiles and sharing support through a Sustainable Community Mental Health Project
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia - Fostering scientific literacy for sustainability: The SDG Collection by KAUST, UNDP & Frontiers for Young Minds
- Réseau africain pour l'éducation au développement durable/ African Network for Sustainable Development Education, Cameroon - Promotion of agroecology among young students in secondary and primary schools in Douala Cameroon
- Universidad Privada del Norte, Peru - La ensenada health preventorium
- University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Morocco - STARTGATE
- University of Coimbra, Portugal - Welcome and integration of refugees at University of Coimbra
- University of Wollongong, Australia - Rising stronger from the ashes: UOWs RISE program building hope and long-lasting support for regional entrepreneurs
Creating Impact
WINNERS
- Winner (small organisation) - International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia - Nourishing Futures: Malaysia's first human milk bank initiative
- Winner (large organisation) - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands - Fossil Free Research VU
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India - My Village, Our Water: A Transformative Initiative to build waterwise communities in rural India
- Shipley College, United Kingdom - A large SDG impact in the smallest FE College
FINALISTS
- American International University-Bangladesh, Bangladesh - Recycling Low-Density Polyethylene using waste plastic bottles for 3D printer filament production via Fused Deposition Modeling
- Inti International University, Malaysia - I-am-FungTastic!
- Management and Science University, Malaysia - MyO2 Program: From oil to oxygen
- McGill University, Canada - Envisioning a brighter future: Sustainability education for all at McGill
- St. Dominic College of Asia, Philippines - Telemental Health
- University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Morocco - UM6P Solidarity Initiative
- University of Lisbon, Portugal - HortaFCU: A university based permaculture garden in Lisbon
- University of Tasmania, Australia - Species Hotel: Big homes for little creatures
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Sustainability
WINNERS
- Winner (small organisation) - International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia - Breaking barriers and building bridges: Disability inclusion and the OKU4U Sejahtera & Islamic Outreach Flagship Project
- Winner (large organisation) - The University of Sydney, Australia - Mapping, protecting and enriching Aboriginal Cultural Heritage landscapes
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- De Montfort University, United Kingdom - Decolonising and decarbonising DMU
FINALISTS
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India - E4Life PhD in sustainable development
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Canada - Everyday sexism is not a trivial matter!
- International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia - Good heart, good thoughts, good words, good deeds
- Inti International University, Malaysia - Reading Buddy Program for Tekir National School year 6 pupils
- St. Dominic College of Asia, Philippines - St. Dominic College of Asia: ArtReach Program
Nature Positive
WINNERS
- Winner (small organisation) - Collegio Borromeo, Italy - The pedagogical power of nature
- Winner (large organisation) - Haramaya University, Ethiopia - Reviving Haramaya: Sustaining lake and catchment for sustainable communities & ecosystems in Eastern Ethiopia
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- Durham University, United Kingdom - Enhancing biodiversity at Durham
- University of St. Joseph, Macao SAR China - Mangrove Magic: A nature-based solution for a sustainable city
FINALISTS
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India - Nurturing Nature - Holistic pathways towards nature positivity
- Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology, Canada - Our Forest: A living lab for all
- International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia - Frugal Innovation – Vertical Aquafarming System (Vas) As University Community Empowerment Project
- International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia - Heaven Honey Hive
- International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia - Reviving Kampung Sungai Ular: Smart farming breathes life into forgotten lands
- Laurentian University, Canada - Laurentian’s Green Leaf of Hope
- Management and Science University, Malaysia - CaSeH Environment: Community engagement for sustainability of nature and humanity
- McGill University, Canada - Elaboration and early implementation of McGill’s Flagship Biodiversity Plan
- Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan - Enhancing biodiversity with conservation strips in agricultural landscapes
- University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Morocco - Biological control
Next Generation Learning & Skills
WINNERS
- Winner (small organisation) - Glasgow Kelvin College, United Kingdom - Fighting fast fashion
- Winner (large organisation) - Singapore Management University, Singapore -SMU-X: Pioneering next-generation learning and skills for a sustainable green economy
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom - Ruskin Modules: Collaboration for sustainable change
- Centro Universitário Facens, Brazil - Enlace Metro: Empowering socio-emotional skills through innovative E-Learning
FINALISTS
- Concordia University, Canada - Student Sustainability Ambassadors Program
- McGill University, Canada - Sustainability Education Fellows - Advancing sustainability in the curriculum and pedagogy at McGill
- Royal Roads University, Canada - Future-proofing business education: Empowering next-gen leaders in sustainability
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Canada - Innovation and opportunity applied research scholarships
- St. Dominic College of Asia, Philippines - SDCA – Sustainable Training and Education Program for lifelong learners
- The University of Queensland, Australia - UQ’s Master of Sustainable Energy: A successful multidisciplinary model to educate leaders for a net zero future
- University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Morocco - Sustainable Development Ambassadors Program
- University of Saskatchewan, Canada - Sustainability Faculty Fellowship
- University of Strasbourg, France - Innovative Learning: Strasbourg Ports' sustainability case study
- York University, Canada - Toolkit for the interdisciplinary infusion of the SDGs into classrooms
Student Engagement
WINNERS
- Winner (small organisation) - International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia - WikiKata - A Collaborative journey to preserve indigenous languages
- Winner (large organisation) - McGill University, Canada - Catalysing Community: The Nature of McGill’s Sustainability Projects Fund
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- University of York, United Kingdom - University of York Sustainability Clinic
FINALISTS
- Australian National University, Australia - The ANU Thrive Kitchen Garden
- Chiba University, Japan - SDGs activities by 250 students and collaborative projects with companies
- Concordia University, Canada - The Concordia University Creative Reuse Centre
- ETH Zurich, Switzerland - VISION 2030: Ideas for a transition towards a more sustainable university
- International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia - SCITECH from zero to hero: Student empowerment through community engagement
- Kingston University, United Kingdom - The Kingston Sustainability Innovation Challenge
- Singapore Management University, Singapore - SMU GROW Project Edibles
- Singapore Management University, Singapore - SMU Project Midori
- Tashkent State University of Law , Uzbekistan - Legal Clinic of Tashkent State University of Law
- Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain - Democratic participatory process on sustainable mobility at the University of the Balearic Islands
Sustainability Institution of the Year
WINNERS
- Winner (small organisation) - International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia - Communiversity: Connecting the hearts and minds of university and community for sustainability
- Winner (large organisation) - Singapore Management University, Singapore - SMU Sustainability Blueprint
HIGHLY COMMENDED
- The University of Melbourne, Australia - The University of Melbourne's holistic approach to sustainability
FINALISTS
- Northampton College, United Kingdom - Go-Green Project empowers sustainable students
- Universidad Privada del Norte, Peru - UPN Sustainable Campus Initiative
- Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain - Universitat Politècnica de València shows off its green
- University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Morocco - STARS Accreditation
- University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom - Transforming futures: Our path to 2030
