Prioritizing Influential Indicators in Creating a Green University According to the Fuzzy Delphi Approach

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Associate Professor, Department of Education, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

10.30473/ee.2025.73570.2812

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The aim of this study is to prioritize the indicators influencing the creation of a green university using the fuzzy Delphi approach. First, through theoretical studies and semi-structured interviews with 50 experts in the fields of environment, sustainable development, and green universities, 20 key indicators were identified and finalized. These indicators include optimal energy consumption, water resource management, waste reduction, green building design, sustainable transportation, and modern technologies. To ensure the validity of the data collection instrument, content validity was confirmed by experts, and the reliability of the tool was verified using Cronbach’s alpha (0.898), indicating high validity and reliability of the questionnaire. The Delphi process was conducted in two consecutive rounds, and fuzzy techniques such as triangular fuzzy numbers and fuzzy pairwise comparison matrices were employed for data analysis. The findings showed that three main indicators (energy consumption management, reduction of resource consumption, and enhancement of environmental awareness) had the highest priorities. Moreover, the experts emphasized that the effective implementation of green strategies requires the active participation of all university members, including students, faculty, and staff. The results of this study can serve as a basis for strategic planning and decision-making toward the development of sustainable and green universities.

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Journals of Environmental Education and Sustainable Development
Volume 14, Issue 1
October 2025
Pages 195-215

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