About
Approach to the Environment
Basic Philosophy
The University of Tsukuba established the Master's Program in Environmental Sciences in 1977 to harmonize with nature and civilization. The university has various disciplines and its philosophy is to facilitate free and close exchanges with educational and research institutes across the world, pursue educational and research activities while producing academic achievements, and foster human resources with creative and rich humanity. The university also maintains unison and symbiosis with the nature to reduce environmental burdens.
Basic Policy
The University of Tsukuba aims to foster environmentally-conscious individuals through education and research activities. The university also contributes to the preservation and improvement of environment in community by sharing its educational and research achievements.
The university aims to create environmentally-conscious campus to reduce environmental burdens and prevent environmental pollution through sustainable environmental management system.
The university sets environmental goals for chemical safety management, energy saving, resource saving, recycling, and green purchasing, and strives to achieve them.
The university abides by environment-related laws, regulations, and agreements, and works on voluntary environmental protection activities.