Preface

Abstract

This conference papers contain invited papers from the International (Virtual) Workshop on UI GreenMetric World University Rankings (IWGM 2022). This event was organized by the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Chinese Taipei on 27-29 September 2022. Due to the quarantine policy needed in Taiwan, this event will be held online on Zoom Meeting and UI GreenMetric YouTube Channel.This year, IWGM addresses the central theme “Collective Actions for Transforming Sustainable Universities in the Post-Pandemic Time” and other themes related to implementing the best practices in creating sustainable conditions in universities. This event works as a platform for participating universities to showcase their innovation and best practices in the management of setting and infrastructure, energy, waste, water, transportation, education, and research on their green campus. UI GreenMetric invited leaders and representatives (rectors, vice-rectors, sustainability directors, deans, and respectful professors) from universities worldwide to participate in this workshop.A total of 37 speakers from 21 countries presented their research at the discussion session, chaired and co-chaired by representatives of UI GreenMetric university members. In addition, 31 participants for the poster session shared their best practices in their respective universities. Moreover, this event was attended by Amb. Chen-Yuan Tung, Ph.D. (Minister of the Overseas Community Affairs Council of Taiwan), Amb. Eugene Chien, Ph.D. (Chairman and President of Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy), Prof. Chang-Hsien Tai (Professor, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan) and Prof. Dr. - Ing. Chin-Lung Chang (President, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology).