JEDDAH: King Faisal University in Al-Ahsa has been shortlisted in the International Green Gown Awards for the third year in a row, this time for its participation in five sustainability-focused initiatives. The awards, which were established in 2004 by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the International Association of Universities and the UN Environment Program, recognize the exceptional sustainability initiatives undertaken by universities and colleges around the world. Khaled Al-Barrak, supervisor of the university’s strategic planning and corporate identity department, said: “This nomination reflects the university’s development of its corporate identity which is aimed at contributing to achieving food security and environmental sustainability, and the projects that have a sustainable impact.” He added that the university had adopted a “clear and effective institutional identity and strategy, with the impact reflected in its position in international forums and awards.” Among the initiatives that led to the university’s nomination is its 2020-24 strategy, which was launched to provide a sustainable educational and research environment. It was also recognized for the efforts of its women’s development unit, which aims to support Saudi women and enable them to contribute more to the academic and research community, the Al-Bilad Bank Chair Project for Food Security, which aims to develop sustainable research solutions, and its Climate Action 2030 initiative.