Sustainability Society

To actively involve students in sustainability with the Sustainability Department

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About Sustainability Society

This society will be developed in partnership with David Ryan, Vice President of the Sustainability Department, and more broadly with the Sustainability Development Office. It comes from a clear observation: although many actions and strategies related to sustainability already exist at SETU, students are often not aware of them and are not fully involved in the decision-making process. Sustainability decisions are frequently made for students, but without their direct input. The main objective of this society is to actively involve students in sustainability, which is one of the major challenges of our century. The society aims to create a common, cross-campus structure bringing together students from Waterford, Wexford and Carlow, providing them with a collective voice and a space to engage with sustainability initiatives at SETU. A key goal is to develop student "spokespeople" for sustainability who can represent student needs, perspectives and lived experiences, and communicate them directly to the Sustainability Desk. The society also seeks to improve students' understanding of what sustainability truly means, how it applies to their daily university life, and how they can contribute in concrete ways. It aims to shift perceptions of sustainability away from a punitive or restrictive concept and toward an essential, collective challenge that requires collaboration, creativity and action. Through concrete actions on campus, participation in existing initiatives, and open discussions, the society will help students feel involved, informed and empowered. This society is fundamentally different from the former Green Campus Society, as it is designed to be a unified, multi-campus society with a strong focus on representation, dialogue and long-term continuity. It will act as a bridge between students and the Sustainability Department, ensuring that sustainability at SETU is shaped

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