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.
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.
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.
Director, International Strategy, Mobility and Operations, Western Sydney University, Australia
Jo has worked in senior roles within Australian international education since 2000. In her role as Director International Strategy, Mobility and Operations at Western Sydney University she oversees a broad area of the international program including, student mobility, marketing, compliance, sponsored students, scholarships and strategic projects.
Co-Founder and CEO, International Education Sustainability Group, Australia
Ailsa was a senior leader in Australian universities before switching focus to help our sector act on climate. She has trained with Al Gore as a Climate Reality Leader and served as a NAFSA Senior Fellow for Sustainability.
Monday 24 March 2025
09:00 - 12:00
MR 404A
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