Our network excels at engaging diverse members around thematic topics, fostering collaboration and innovation. By convening experts, practitioners, and leaders from various fields, our Communities of Practice facilitate transformative peer learning and exchange. This collaborative approach is central to our mission, allowing members to share insights, best practices, and innovative solutions for sustainability.

Each Community of Practice focuses on key sustainability areas through dialogue and joint efforts. By creating spaces for deep engagement, we advance our commitment to impactful work. Regular interactions, knowledge sharing, and collaborative projects enable institutions to enhance their sustainability practices and contribute to global sustainability goals.

Communities of Practice

Campus as a Living Lab

The Campus as a Living Lab Community of Practice is led by Michael Bossert from Concordia University and Manfred Braune from University of Cape Town.

This Community of Practice is exclusively available to staff and faculty from ISCN member institutions.

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Biodiversity

The Biodiversity Community of Practice is led by Katrin Schweigel and Rebecca Rongstock from Freie Universität Berlin.

This Community of Practice is exclusively available to staff and faculty from ISCN member institutions.

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Scope 3 Emissions

The Scope 3 Emissions Community of Practice is led by Manfred Braune from University of Cape Town.

This Community of Practice is exclusively available to staff and faculty from ISCN member institutions.

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Sustainability Governance & Leadership

The Sustainability Governance & Leadership Community of Practice is led by John Robinson from University of Toronto.

This Community of Practice is exclusively available to staff and faculty from ISCN member institutions.

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Other Engagement Groups

Sustainability Reporting Working Group

The Sustainability Reporting Working Group is led by Kristina Von Oelreich from KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

This Working Group is open to staff and faculty from both ISCN member and non-member institutions.

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Sustainability Communications

The Sustainability Communications Roundtable is led by Katrin Schweigel from Freie Universität Berlin.

This Roundtable is exclusively available to staff and faculty from ISCN member institutions.

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