DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 29 -- UNIVERSITIES have traditionally been recognised as centres of knowledge creation, research and human capital development.

However, in the face of climate change, resource scarcity and growing environmental challenges, universities are increasingly expected to become models of sustainability.

The concept of green universities represents a transformation of higher education institutions into environmentally responsible campuses that promote sustainable operations, climate innovation and community engagement.

A green university is not simply about planting trees or reducing electricity consumption.

It involves integrating sustainability into institutional governance, infrastructure development, teaching, resear...