Initiative

Environmental Awareness

Promoting sustainability and environmental consciousness

About Our Environmental Campaign

The AASTU UN Association Environmental Campaign is a student-led initiative focused on promoting environmental sustainability both on campus and in the wider community. We believe that local action can lead to global impact, especially when it comes to environmental challenges.

Our campaign aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). Through awareness, education, and direct action, we aim to create a more sustainable future.

Campaign Highlights

  • Campus-wide tree planting initiatives
  • Waste reduction and recycling programs
  • Community clean-up events
  • Environmental awareness workshops
  • Sustainable innovation competitions

Current Initiatives

Green Campus Challenge
Transforming AASTU into a model of sustainability

A semester-long competition between departments to reduce energy consumption, increase recycling rates, and implement green innovations on campus.

Timeline: September - December 2023

Addis River Restoration
Cleaning and protecting our local waterways

A collaborative project with local communities to clean up river pollution, restore riparian habitats, and establish ongoing monitoring systems.

Timeline: Monthly clean-ups, year-round

Sustainable Solutions Workshop
Developing practical environmental innovations

A series of workshops where students collaborate to design and prototype solutions to environmental challenges facing our community.

Timeline: Bi-weekly workshops

Impact & Achievements

1,500+

Trees Planted

3

Tons of Waste Recycled

12

Community Clean-ups

500+

Students Engaged

Get Involved

There are many ways to contribute to our environmental campaign, regardless of your experience level or time commitment. Join us in making a difference!

Volunteer Opportunities
  • • Tree planting events
  • • Campus clean-up days
  • • Awareness campaign team
  • • Workshop facilitators
  • • Social media and communications
Upcoming Environmental Events

Earth Day Campus Celebration

April 22, 2024 • Main Campus

Sustainable Innovation Hackathon

May 15-16, 2024 • Technology Building

World Environment Day Workshop

June 5, 2024 • Science Center

Contact the Environmental Campaign Team

Campaign Coordinators

Abebe Kebede

Environmental Campaign Lead

abebe.kebede@aastu.edu.et

Sara Mohammed

Community Outreach Coordinator

sara.mohammed@aastu.edu.et

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