Our Commitment

IRDP is committed to promoting energy and water efficiency, reducing waste and paper consumption, and taking meaningful action on climate change by;

• Reducing energy consumption and promoting energy efficiency.
• Increasing the use of renewable and clean energy where feasible.
• Reducing paper consumption through digitalization of institutional processes.
• Promoting responsible waste management, recycling, and reduction of plastic waste.
• Conserving water and other natural resources.
• Incorporating climate change, environmental sustainability, and green development into curriculum (teaching) and research.
• Measuring and progressively reducing institutional greenhouse-gas emissions.

IRDP remains committed to excellence in student and staff development, inclusive practices, community engagement, and research for sustainable development by;

• Providing an inclusive, safe and supportive learning and working environment.
• Promoting equal opportunities and non-discrimination.
• Supporting staff and student welfare and professional development.
• Ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities.
• Conducting research that contributes to sustainable rural and socio-economic development.
• Strengthening community engagement and knowledge transfer.
• Promoting ethical use of technology and protection of personal information.

IRDP is committed to upholding ethical standards, ensuring compliance, protecting data, managing risks, and promoting accountability by;

• Maintaining transparency, accountability and integrity in institutional decision-making.
• Complying with applicable laws, regulations, policies and government requirements.
• Strengthening risk management, internal controls and institutional accountability.
• Promoting ethical conduct and responsible leadership.
• Protecting institutional information and personal data.
• Using resources efficiently and responsibly.
• Monitoring and reporting progress against sustainability objectives.