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Institutions that have made public commitments to decarbonization and climate resilience
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23 leading research universities with 187 campuses and the potential for transformative climate action
When wildfire smoke darkened the skies over Southern Oregon, daily life was abruptly reshaped. Extreme heat, power outages, and disrupted services revealed just how vulnerable communities can be and how essential trusted local institutions are...
Authored by: Four years can feel like a lifetime in the conversation about climate. In 2021, CHRR at The Ohio State University partnered with Second Nature to track public perceptions of climate-related issues over time....
The 2026 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit in Chicago felt less like a conference and more like a living ecosystem, one assembled on trust, urgency, and shared purpose. In hallways and the ballroom, at roundtables...
The climate crisis has called on higher education not only to advance impactful solutions but to strengthen its capacity to act across differences in scale, geography, institutional identity, and lived experience. Higher education now faces...
When wildfire smoke darkened the skies over Southern Oregon, daily life was abruptly reshaped. Extreme heat, power outages, and disrupted services revealed just how vulnerable communities can be and how...
Authored by: Four years can feel like a lifetime in the conversation about climate. In 2021, CHRR at The Ohio State University partnered with Second Nature to track public perceptions of climate-related issues over time....
The 2026 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit in Chicago felt less like a conference and more like a living ecosystem, one assembled on trust, urgency, and shared purpose. In hallways and the ballroom, at roundtables...
The climate crisis has called on higher education not only to advance impactful solutions but to strengthen its capacity to act across differences in scale, geography, institutional identity, and lived experience. Higher education now faces...
Second Nature has closely tracked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, the determination that greenhouse gas pollution threatens public health and welfare. This finding has served as a...
Climate Leadership Network members have access to the full set of exclusive member benefits, including the following:
The Solutions Center identifies carbon and energy-reducing activities to support campus climate action goals. It’s designed to help campuses quickly access solutions available and to help build a presentation for decision-makers to be able to assess and prioritize decisions faster in order to accelerate climate action.
A partnership with Second Nature is a mutually beneficial relationship. Our network of over 400 colleges and universities gives partners access to innovation, expertise, unique opportunities, and technical support. Each partnership can be tailor-made and aligned with your specific needs. Our team will collaborate with you to develop an innovative and dynamic partnership with shared values and impact.
Help increase our capacity to support climate action at over 400 higher education institutions and in the sector as a whole.
Accelerate decarbonization efforts, expand climate action efforts, and demonstrate your commitment to sustainability.
Unique and opportunities to participate in coalitions, events, and other higher education sector initiatives.
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