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Leading sustainability across NSBM

The vision, mission, functions and governance behind the Centre — how NCSGI is set up, and who steers it.

VISION

To be a nationally and internationally recognized centre of excellence that advances sustainable development through education, research, innovation, partnerships, and societal impact.

MISSION

To provide strategic leadership in embedding sustainability across all dimensions of the University while fostering innovative solutions that contribute to national development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What establishing the Centre delivers

Strategic leadership, campus-wide

Provides strategic leadership for sustainability initiatives across the University
Integrates sustainability principles into teaching, learning, research and innovation
Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration among faculties
Strengthens partnerships with industry, government, international organisations and local communities
Coordinates institutional evidence for international sustainability rankings
Enhances the University's contribution towards national development priorities and the SDGs
Strengthens NSBM's global visibility and institutional reputation
Main functions

Six functions, one strategic centre

Sustainable Education

Embedding sustainability principles into curricula, teaching methods and learning outcomes across every faculty.

Research and Innovation

Growing sustainability-focused research clusters, funded projects and publications that address real challenges.

Sustainable University

Running the campus itself as a living model — green buildings, green spaces and resource-efficient operations.

Industry and Community Engagement

Strengthening partnerships with industry, government, international organisations and local communities.

Rankings, Analytics and Institutional Impact

Coordinating institutional evidence for THE Impact Rankings, QS Sustainability and UI GreenMetric.

Student Engagement

Giving students a direct hand in sustainability through clubs, ambassador programmes and campus projects.

Governance

The Advisory Board

Prof. E A Weerasinghe Vice Chancellor
Prof. Chaminda Rathnayake Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor
Prof. Baratha Dodankotuwa Head of Academic Development and Quality Assurance
Governance

The Steering Committee for NCSGI

  • 1Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academics (Chair)
  • 2Deans of Faculties
  • 3Director, Quality Assurance
  • 4Director, Research
  • 5Coordinator for NCSGI
  • 6Faculty Coordinators for each Faculty