Giving “teeth” to an environmental policy: a Delphi Study at Dalhousie University

This paper assesses the effectiveness of using the Delphi method in constructing an implementation plan for university sustainability policies using the case study of Dalhousie University. The objectives of the case study were twofold. First, the study endeavored to develop ideas as to the most desirable and feasible ways in which to incorporate the sustainability policy into the activities and structure of the university. Second, the study sought to assess the applicability of the Delphi technique for consulting with stakeholders in the development of an implementation plan, as this tool had not been used in this specific context before.