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Green International University (GIU), Lahore, demonstrates strong commitment to SDG 11 by promoting sustainable urban development, preserving cultural heritage, and ensuring inclusive campus access. The University conducts high-quality research on sustainable cities, smart infrastructure, energy efficiency, and resilient communities. Publications in Scopus-indexed journals maintain strong CiteScore and FWCI, with significant outputs in articles, book chapters, and conference papers on sustainable urban practices.
GIU supports arts, heritage, and public engagement through open access to libraries, campus galleries, and green spaces. Cultural heritage is recorded, preserved, and digitized, with dedicated funding for arts and heritage initiatives. Sustainable practices are integrated into operations via energy efficiency, water management, waste reduction, and green building targets. The University promotes sustainable commuting, pedestrian-friendly campus design, and telecommuting, while providing affordable housing for students and staff and prioritizing brownfield redevelopment in campus planning. Collaboration with local authorities ensures alignment with municipal sustainability goals, and public access to green spaces, pedestrian prioritization, and eco-friendly infrastructure demonstrate commitment to community well-being.
GIU will proceed to expand research on sustainable urban development, smart infrastructure, and resilient communities, further contributing to global knowledge and policy. The University will enhance preservation and digitization of cultural heritage, with increased funding and public engagement initiatives. Sustainable campus operations will be further strengthened through advanced energy efficiency, water management, and waste reduction programs, alongside promotion of sustainable commuting and pedestrian-friendly design. GIU will maintain affordable housing initiatives and ensure campus planning aligns with evolving municipal and environmental sustainability goals. By integrating research, cultural preservation, sustainable planning, and inclusive access, GIU will continue to deliver measurable contributions to SDG 11, fostering resilient, sustainable, and inclusive communities for the future.