NTU Karachi campus got membership of Global Waste Cleaning Network.

23 Aug 2022 Dept. of Textile & Clothing

NTU – Karachi Campus got Three Years membership of Global Waste Cleaning Network (GWCN)

With continuous efforts of Dr. M. Irfan Siyal, PhD, Coordinator Environmental Health and Safety, Convener Students Society of Sustainable Development Goals – Karachi Campus, GWCN certification is obtained from 01 August 2022 till 30 September 2025 mapping some of the below mentioned goals of SDG:

Goal#3. Good health and well-being

Goal#6. Clean Water and Sanitation

Goal#11. Sustainable cities and communities

Goal#12. Responsible Consumption and Production

Goal#13. Climate Action

Goal#14. Life Below Water and

Goal#15. Life on Land

This achievement was made possible with overall support from Worthy Rector, guidance and motivation provided by Director, Karachi Campus and full support from Head of Departments (Textile and Polymer) of Karachi Campus.

Following is Scope and introduction to GWCN:

GWCN is currently the largest and most widespread environmental and energy network with reach to 186 countries and focus on Environment Protection and Green Energy; subjects which are of serious importance to the habitants on planet Earth. GWCN is at the forefront of growing a solid platform and thriving network of environment and energy companies, NGOs, and institutions, both private and public; which are actively involved in environmental issues, advocating carbon reduction and waste management of all kinds; i.e. solid, liquid and gaseous waste, which adversely impact lives, flora and fauna and ecosystems. GWCN also incorporates a Research Center served by PhDs and researchers from around the world writing articles on about 20 environmental and energy areas of specialization, global and/or with focus on specific geographical regions and countries. The research center is in partnership with the eminent School of Water, Energy and Environment of Cranfield University in the UK.

As a registered member, NTU-KC organization would enjoy the follow benefits:

Feature in the members’ directory of GWCN Website.
Include activities and news in GWCN country web pages.
Network with environmental organizations and specialists from around the world through the GWCN social app, which you will be given access to soon.
Attend GWCN annual conference and get the chance to meet other member organizations.
Access the GWCN online information library about environmental events and grant opportunities from around the world:

https://gwcnweb.org/members/environmental-events/

https://gwcnweb.org/members/grant-opportunities/

Get the opportunity to develop a research project through our research center.
Get the support of GWCN for your own conferences/webinars.

On the other hand, NTU-KC may access your Country Page on our website from one of the following links:

The Country Page includes 4 sections:

Active Members: The list of the country’s current members
Member News: Links to the current member environment/energy related news on the web
Local Activities: GWCN local events, conferences and campaigns

Local Research: GWCN articles and presentations specific to your country