NSBM Green University won Gold for the “Best Government Institution that Contributes to the Environment”, at the Presidential Environment Awards Ceremony 2024 held on June 28, at the BMICH, under the distinguished patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The Presidential Environment Awards, organised annually by the Central Environmental Authority, under the guidance of the Ministry of Environment, is recognised as the most prestigious recognition in the field of Environmental Conservation and Sustainability in Sri Lanka. The ceremony awards State honours to industries, organisations and individuals for their outstanding contribution to Sustainable Development through Environmental Conservation and Protection.
NSBM Green University received this accolade in recognition of its exceptional commitment to Environmental Conservation and Sustainability. As the pioneering Green university in South Asia, NSBM has consistently paved the way for Environmental Sustainability throughout the region.
This is the second consecutive year NSBM has been honoured at this prestigious event. The Gold Award in 2024 further reiterates NSBM’s unwavering commitment to Environmental Sustainability through the adoption of many exemplary eco-conscious practices. These include the integration of sustainability modules within its curriculum, the maintenance of high-quality Green spaces, conserving energy and materials, utilising renewable energy sources, and implementing extensive recycling programmes, etc. Similarly, NSBM encourages its student community to lead projects that align with its Green concept, fostering a culture of Sustainability among future leaders.
