Abstract
This research aims to highlight the importance of adopting the content of the concept of the Green University as a mechanism for the development of sustainable infrastructure by highlighting a sample of the experiences of Arab universities. The study showed that the university is an essential tool for raising awareness, cultivating positive thought, and establishing interest in the environmental aspect. In addition, the study found that Green University is an educational institution that meets its need for natural resources, such as energy, water, and materials, without compromising the ability of people in other countries and future generations to meet their particular needs. Generally, the University plays a central role in achieving sustainability through developing the principles of sustainable development in all university disciplines and through university training and education to encourage students to look for new alternatives and energy sources to preserve the sustainability of resources. Therefore, the study concluded that Birzeit University is very interested in renewable energies in line with its vision of using renewable and environmentally friendly energy sources and providing alternatives to reduce the cost of electricity consumption. Also, the study of al-Aqsa University improved to achieve a better healthy and educational environment by achieving an environment that achieves the concepts of sustainability at all levels by providing an internal health environment. For instance, the efficiency of the use of energy sources, the use of environmentally friendly building materials, and increasing the awareness of the university’s staff in the concepts of sustainability and green environment.
Moreover, the study obtained by the University of Balqa applied ranking in first place locally and second. It ranked 106th globally in the global green classification for 2019. Also, the study recommended the necessity of universities to adopt the content of the concept of green university and its application of what It has an active role in preserving the environment and natural resources and building sustainable infrastructure. Furthermore, there is a need to establish cooperation among national universities and leading Arab and foreign universities in applying sustainable concepts, especially concerning the mechanisms used to preserve the environment to build sustainable infrastructure that preserves natural resources and biodiversity.
Fadila Boutora , Hayder Hamed Blaw , Fatima Alzahraa & Miqdad Jassim Abd
Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economic Sciences, 2023,Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 38-48
DOI:10.52113/6/2023-13-3/38-48
