Description

The Campus as a Living Lab Community of Practice fosters collaboration among higher education institutions to transform campuses into living laboratories for sustainability innovation and research. This Community of Practice promotes the integration of academic research with campus operations, using real-world challenges to test and implement sustainable solutions. By sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices, members aim to accelerate the transition to sustainable campus models, empowering students, faculty, and staff to contribute actively to sustainability goals while enhancing institutional impact.

Michael Bossert

Michael is the Manager of Research Innovation and Business Development at Concordia University’s Next-Generation Cities Institute in Montréal. He leads the development of strategy and research, while building an international network focused on Living Labs and Communities of Practice to tackle urban challenges. Michael drives inter- and transdisciplinary projects, connecting government, private sector, citizen groups, academia, and international networks to transform cities and communities in line with the SDGs, the New Urban Agenda, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Manfred Braune

Manfred is the Director of Environmental Sustainability at the University of Cape Town, leading the university’s sustainability strategy across operations, teaching, research, governance, and engagement. With a background as an engineer and green building specialist, he has spent 12 years designing green buildings, followed by 10 years with the Green Building Council of South Africa. In 2019, he joined the University of Cape Town to advance sustainability efforts across the institution.

We are excited to invite ISCN members to join the Campus as a Living Lab Community of Practice.