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Sustainability is a buzz-word in international education, but how can we actually promote sustainability while promoting travel and learning abroad? This workshop provides insights from diverse actors who have achieved results: a university ranked 1st in sustainability in THE Impact rankings for three consecutive years; an organization that has developed world class tools for measuring climate action; and a study abroad provider that makes SDGs an integral part of programs. Through participating in this workshop international educators will gain insights into tools such as the Climate Action Barometer and best practices to promote carbon offsetting in study abroad. The workshop will engage participants in hands-on exercises that will equip them to lead their organization towards the goal of sustainability.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 
• Gain insights on ways in which senior administrators in universities can implement sustainable practices

• Acquire actionable tools for measuring environmental sustainability in international education

• Learn ways in which study abroad can be made more sustainable through climate-friendly program design and intentional focus on the UN SDGs

TARGET AUDIENCE: 
International educators interested in sustainability; SDGs; program directors and organization leaders promoting climate action

TARGET AUDIENCE LEVEL:
All

There is a USD$100 fee per workshop. Please book your workshop(s) through your conference registration. 

Presenters

Ravi Raj

CEO, Authentica, India

Ravi Raj is the Co-Founder & CEO of Authentica, an experiential learning company that designs and delivers short-term study-abroad programs for institutions keen to align their programs with UN Sustainable Development Goals. His social impact experience includes working as a social enterprise consultant with Eastside Consulting in London (UK) and as a Fellow at the Center for Business and Society at Dartmouth College. He has an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and strategy consulting experience with Oliver Wyman in the US.

Steven McDonald

Manager, Learning Abroad (Short Programs), Western Sydney University, Australia

Steven McDonald is a highly experienced administrator and leading advocate of Learning Abroad opportunities. Steven has a keen interest in developing and presenting best practice techniques and innovative projects in international education.

Isha Raturi

Head of Content Marketing, Authentica, India

Isha has received her master’s degree in mass communication from Symbiosis International University, and her bachelor’s in arts from Miranda House, University of Delhi. With more than a decade of professional experience, Isha has created content across print, radio, TV, and digital mediums. Isha believes that storytelling is a powerful tool to convey a message and create an emotional connection with the target audience.

Emily O'Callaghan

General Manager, IESG, Australia

Emily has worked in international education for over two decades across institutions, government and NFPs. As General Manager at the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA), Emily oversaw governance, partnerships, strategy, research and policy. Emily is strong advocate for the student voice and volunteers for Council of International Students Australia and the Climate Action Network for International Educators. She is an elected member of the IEAA Board.

Krishan Prasad

Lecturer, School of Business, Western Sydney University, Australia

Krishan is a highly committed, solution-focused Lecturer with an illustrious career spanning 25+ years in dynamic business environments, leading teams and students to set new performance benchmarks while delivering outstanding results. Expertise in leading, co-designing, and implementing advanced experiential learning and international mobility programs to develop global competencies, employment, business opportunities and networks.