About Us:
The Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD) at Jamia Hamdard represents the university’s profound commitment and dedication to address critical environmental challenges and promoting environmental sustainability. Originally established as the Environmental Quality Cell (EQC) in 2016 under the visionary leadership of Professor M.Z. Abdin, CESD was formally upgraded in 2022 to reflect an expanded mandate for awareness, education, research and actionable solutions for sustainable development.
CESD plays a pivotal role in fostering environmental consciousness through research, education, awareness programs and community outreach. With our initiatives and objectives closely aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), CESD serves as a hub for transformative ventures in sustainability and environmental conservation.
Vision:
Amidst drastically changing climatic conditions and skyrocketing global population, ensuring food and nutritional security requires the amalgamation of expertise and technologies from varied disciplines to promote the sustainability of both the environment and agriculture. The vision of CESD to cultivate ambitious environmentalists, biotechnologists and agriculturists to generate global food, nutritional and bio-resources. Guided by strong ethics and values, CESD seeks to empower individuals and inspire climate action, with a focus on instilling environmental consciousness in society to promote long-term sustainability and thereby accelerate the achievement of SDGs.
Mission:
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Instill a sense of environmental responsibility and consciousness in the students
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Advance multidisciplinary education and research in environmental sustainability
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Equip future generations with the skills to resolve complex environmental challenges using innovative, interdisciplinary approaches
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Strengthen national research capacity to promote problem solving capability and global adoption of advanced technologies
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Drive agricultural growth via innovative actionable solutions, policy interventions and research reorientation
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Promote environmentally sound practices for addressing socio-economic issues, with a focus on ensuring food and nutritional security for holistic well-being.
CESD actively engages in green and sustainable practices to create a healing and positive impact on their environment, including:
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Solar electricity generation: Advancing renewable energy adoption for sustainable power solutions
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Rainwater Harvesting: Promoting water conservation on campus
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E-Waste recycling: Promoting 5 Rs of sustainable development by managing and reducing waste responsibly
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Organic Waste Recycling: Transforming waste into valuable resources
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Plastic Free Campus Campaign: Spread awareness about harmful implications of plastics on environment and eradicate use of plastics in the campus
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Tree Plantation Drives: Planting new saplings to minimize the impacts of global warming, soil erosion and climate change in addition to enhancing campus greenery and biodiversity.
Outreach and Events
CESD organizes various programs to raise awareness and encourage active participation in sustainability efforts, especially to sensitize the residents living in the campus, students, teachers and University administration about the environmental issues and their impact at national and global level. Notable events are organized on the following occasions:
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World Environment Day
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World Earth Day
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World Water Day
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International Day for Biodiversity Conservation
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World Ozone Day
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These events entail expert lectures, workshops, essay competitions, nukkad nataks and field visits of students and teachers to Yamuna Biodiversity Park and Jahanpannah City Forest.
Achievements
Since its establishment, CESD has made remarkable contributions to environmental sustainability, including:
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Mapping and documenting the Avi-Fauna and Flora of the Jamia Hamdard Campus.
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Hosting awareness programs featuring eminent scientists and environmentalists.
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Organizing community outreach initiatives to promote sustainability.
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Facilitating hands-on learning experiences through field visits and interactive campaigns.
Eminent Scientists, Environmentalists and Dignitaries Participated in the Activities of CESD
Join Us in Our Journey to a greener Tomorrow
At CESD, we believe in the power of collective action to bring about a meaningful change. Whether you are a student keen to contribute to research projects or an organization seeking impactful collaborations, there’s a place for everyone in our journey towards sustainability.
How can you participate?
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Participate in CESD’s research, workshops and initiatives.
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Partner with us to promote environmental conservation and green practices.
Together, let us build a future where harmony with nature is the norm, not the exception.
Faculties Associated:
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Professor M.Z. Abdin – Director
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Dr. M. Iqbal R. Khan – Deputy Director
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Professor M. Afshar Alam -Professor
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Professor Mehmooduzzafar – Professor
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Dr. Monica Saifi – Assistant Professor
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Dr. Javed Ahmad – Assistant Professor
Contact Us
Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD)
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
Email: mzabdin@jamiahamdard.ac.in
Phone: 09818462060