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GRIHA XI to be co-created with UNSW Sydney

by Trans World Features | @twfindia 11 Jun 2019, 10:03 pm

New Delhi, June 10, 2019: The 11th edition of Indias Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Councils annual flagship event will be co-hosted with UNSW Sydney in December 2019.

The GRIHA Summit brings together experts and consumers to discuss and deliberate on furthering the sustainable habitat agenda in India. It has been recognized as an effective platform for evaluating the environmental performance of a building holistically over its entire lifecycle, seeking to minimise resource consumption, waste generation and overall ecological/environmental impact of buildings and habitats.

Professor Ian Jacobs, UNSW Vice-Chancellor, said, “I am delighted that UNSW will further strengthen its partnership with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) through collaboration on the GRIHA Summit. As the first university in the Summit’s history to co-host the Summit last year, we feel honoured to be invited back to partner with TERI on this important gathering.”

Professor Jacobs said that with the summit attracting global leaders on sustainable habitats, experts from industry, government, academia, finance and policy, and the thousands of delegates from overseas, it can be the catalyst to taking real strides in helping our environment.

“UNSW’s involvement with the GRIHA summit is part of our broader strategy to have a positive global impact through greater collaboration. We look forward to expanding ties with our partners in India even further through opportunities such as this as well as through education and research in the long-term.”

UNSW academics are doing cutting edge research projects in areas as diverse as clean energy and sustainable housing, waste water treatment and intelligent transport systems. UNSW’s partnerships with GRIHA, TERI and MNRS reflects its ambition to work closely with its neighbouring countries to address the sustainable development challenges.

About 50% of the solar panels sold worldwide today use UNSW-designed technology, and alumni of QS 45 ranked globally UNSW, Sydney are at the forefront of the photovoltaics and energy transition industries globally.

Dr Ajay Mathur, President, GRIHA Council and Director General, TERI said “I welcome the UNSW team to co-create the ‘11th GRIHA Summit’ with the GRIHA Council. The Summit platform would be leveraged to showcase collaborative research and development between TERI and UNSW in the built-environment across various thematic areas. This would also provide a step change in the strategic economic partnership between Australia and India, both at the government and business levels.”

The GRIHA Summit has drawn the interest of government, industry, building practitioners, developers, academia and other relevant stakeholders who either partner with the GRIHA Council or participate in it. The Summit witnesses the launch of new initiatives in response to the emerging needs of the building industry and government focus.

The GRIHA Summit will offer technical sessions on sustainable building policies, tools and techniques and exhibitions showcasing sustainable building materials, construction practices and technologies.

The 11th GRIHA Summit is poised to mark the contribution of the GRIHA Council towards advancing the Sustainable Development agenda globally.

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UNSW academics are doing cutting edge research projects in areas as diverse as clean energy and sustainable housing, waste water treatment and intelligent transport systems. UNSW’s partnerships with GRIHA, TERI and MNRS reflects its ambition to work closely with its neighbouring countries to address the sustainable development challenges.

UNSW provides an incredible study environment to nurture growth and encourage innovation. As the home for innovation and entrepreneurship, the QS 45 ranked University offers outstanding experience to students to reach their full potential and build future career.

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With ‘UNSW Founders 10x Accelerator’ the biggest student start-up program in Australia, UNSW supports entrepreneurial activities with access to strategic industry partners within the entrepreneurial ecosystem to make its students more employable.

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