MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
The Directorate of Sustainability at Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST) is an embodiment of our university’s guiding spirit — “Wisdom and Virtue.” Grounded in the university’s vision of having a transformative impact on society and acting as a knowledge corridor between Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan, and the rest of the world, the directorate strives to ensure that sustainability becomes both a moral duty and an operational reality at MUST.
Our initiatives are closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs), promoting harmony between education, innovation, and environmental preservation. Through this Directorate, we aim to nurture a generation of thinkers, researchers, and innovators who understand that true progress is inseparable from environmental responsibility.
The directorate is committed to establishing an eco-conscious, resource-efficient, and inclusive campus that reflects the university’s mission of continuous innovation and leadership development. By integrating sustainability into academic and administrative frameworks, we not only protect the planet but also honor our commitment to serve humanity with wisdom and virtue.
Dr. Abdul Jabbar
Director, Directorate of Sustainability
Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST)
ABOUT US
The Directorate of Sustainability serves as the principal coordinating body responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring sustainability initiatives across all academic and administrative domains of MUST. It aligns institutional policies and practices with global sustainability standards, ensuring that the university’s growth remains environmentally conscious and socially responsible.
In keeping with MUST’s mission of innovation, creativity, and technological advancement, the Directorate seeks to apply modern solutions to traditional environmental challenges. It leads to the implementation of the university’s Green Policy, focusing on efficient resource use, campus greening, waste reduction, and energy conservation.
Through collaborative engagement with students, faculty, and staff, Directorate works to position MUST as a model green university in Pakistan — one that contributes to national development while fulfilling global environmental obligations.
The Directorate operates under six major focus areas:
- Sustainable Infrastructure and Campus Setting
- Energy Efficiency and Climate Action
- Water Conservation and Management
- Waste Minimization and Recycling
- Sustainable Transportation and Mobility
- Environmental Education, Research, and Community Engagement
WHO WE ARE
The Directorate of Sustainability represents MUST’s institutional commitment to sustainability as a core value and a strategic direction. Functioning as a multidisciplinary and collaborative hub, we integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into teaching, research, and university operations.
Working alongside faculties, administrative departments, and student organizations, directorate fosters a culture where sustainability becomes part of everyday learning, decision-making, and problem-solving. The Directorate encourages all members of the university community to act as responsible stewards of the environment and agents of sustainable change.
The Directorate envisions MUST as a living example of an environmentally conscious institution — a place where scientific inquiry, technological innovation, and social progress coexist in harmony with nature.
OUR VISION
To make MUST a leading sustainable and environmentally responsible university, transforming lives through education, innovation, and research that preserve natural resources and promote harmony between humanity and the planet — in true spirit of Wisdom and Virtue.
OUR MISSION
To integrate sustainability into the heart of MUST’s academic, research, and administrative framework by promoting efficient resource use, renewable energy solutions, waste management, biodiversity protection, and environmental awareness.
Through collective action and innovation, we seek to nurture leaders, scientists, and citizens capable of driving sustainable development across Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan, and beyond.
OUR STRATEGY
Our strategy is grounded in the 4 R’s of sustainability — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rethink — and guided by MUST’s institutional objectives of research excellence, technological progress, and social responsibility.
Key strategic goals include:
- Policy Integration: Embedding sustainability into university governance, procurement, and planning processes.
- Research and Innovation: Encouraging multidisciplinary projects on environmental technologies, renewable energy, and sustainable resource management.
- Education and Awareness: Incorporating sustainability themes into curricula and promoting campus-wide awareness campaigns.
- Operational Efficiency: Reducing the university’s carbon footprint through green buildings, energy conservation, and water efficiency initiatives.
- Community Engagement: Extending sustainability programs to surrounding communities to create visible social and environmental impact.
Through these initiatives, the Directorate reinforces MUST’s commitment to academic excellence, environmental stewardship, and service to humanity — ensuring that our progress as a university remains ethical, responsible, and sustainable.