GREENFUTURE - SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENCE INDICATORS FOR MONGOLIA UNIVERSITIES ASSESSMENT

The GREENFUTURE project, developed under Erasmus+ CBHE Strand 3, aims to enhance sustainability and resilience indicators within Mongolian HEIs. The primary goal is to establish Sustainability Offices in Mongolian universities while integrating the country into the UI GreenMetric global ranking system. By doing so, the project seeks to improve institutional sustainability practices, align Mongolian universities with global environmental and digital transformation standards, and contribute to national and international sustainability efforts. The initiative is designed to align with Mongolia's Vision 2050 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that HEIs contribute meaningfully to national and global sustainability strategies. It also supports the European Green Deal by fostering sustainable growth and digital transformation in higher education. A core component of GREENFUTURE is the development and implementation of a sustainability framework tailored to Mongolian universities. This framework will include sustainability indicators, policy recommendations, and training programs for university staff and external stakeholders such as municipalities and NGOs. The project also focuses on policy alignment, ensuring that Mongolian HEIs adhere to international sustainability standards and best practices. To achieve this, capacity-building programs will be implemented, emphasizing the integration of sustainability awareness, digital transformation, and inclusion. Additionally, Mongolia’s participation in global sustainability networks like UI GreenMetric will be facilitated, enhancing international collaboration and recognition. The project’s implementation is guided by a strong multi-stakeholder consortium that brings together 12 partners from four different countries, including HEIs, research centers, quality assurance agencies, and the Mongolian Ministry of Education. The methodological approach is highly participatory, encouraging collaboration between academia, policymakers, and society. Through a combination of strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and digitalization, GREENFUTURE aims to create a lasting impact by institutionalizing sustainability practices in Mongolian HEIs.