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UBC Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan Progress Update

  • The University of British Columbia (BC)

This report provides a 2025 progress update on NCAP implementation by scope area. The report tracks progress towards building climate resilience and reducing GHG emissions since NCAP was approved in …

The Seed Farm at Princeton

The Seed Farm at Princeton

  • Princeton University (NJ)

Planting a seedling for a Three Sisters planting at Princeton University's Seed Farm

Student Worker at the PCC Southeast Campus Learning Garden Geodesic Dome Greenhouse

Student Worker at the PCC Southeast Campus Learning Garden Geodesic Dome Greenhouse

  • Portland Community College (OR)

A student worker in the Student Worker at the Southeast Campus Learning Garden Geodesic Dome Greenhouse at Portland Community College.

PCC Health Technology LEED Gold certified building renovated with repurposed timber

PCC Health Technology LEED Gold certified building renovated with repurposed timber

  • PAE Consulting Engineers
  • Portland Community College (OR)
  • Thomas Hacker Architects, Inc. (OR)

Portland Community College's Health Technology Building Received LEED Gold certification status for the renovation of the east side(the west side is still being remodeled). The building was opened up to …

Students and visitors to the Emory Farmers Market, 1

Emory Farmers Market

  • Emory University (GA)

Managed by the Emory Office of Sustainability Initiatives and Emory Dining since 2008, the Emory Farmers Market has been a lively campus community space for local farms and businesses that …

Props welcoming visitors to Emory's Annual Sustainable Food Fair held every year in October

Sustainable Food Fair 1

  • Emory University (GA)

The Sustainable Food Fair course plans and executes Emory’s annual Food Fair, educating the Emory community on the multi-faceted challenges and opportunities of sustainable food production, sourcing, consumption, and disposal. …

In one project at the University of Maryland’s Center for Materials Innovation, scientists created a zinc battery with a biodegradable electrolyte from an unexpected source–crab shells. A biodegradable electrolyte means that about two-thirds of the battery could be broken down by microbes and decomposed completely within five months. This zinc and chitosan battery has an energy efficiency of 99.7% after 1,000 battery cycles, making it a viable option for storing renewable energy.

Sustainability Research at the University of Maryland

  • University of Maryland, College Park (MD)

The University of Maryland leverages multidisciplinary expertise to better understand the vulnerabilities and resilience of Earth systems in response to a changing climate, equip policy makers with actionable knowledge, and …

Maurice Proctor, a member of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe, led the ground blessing ceremony for Yahentamisti, which is the first UMD building to be named for Maryland’s Native American Heritage.

Dining Services Sustainability Initiatives

  • University of Maryland, College Park (MD)

Dining Services at the University of Maryland offers plant-based and local foods in all of the Dining Halls. Much of the produce is grown at Terp Farm, a two acre …

Graduate student Helen Craig received a Sustainability Fund grant to create insect displays around UMD’s campus to educate students about why insect biodiversity is vital to a healthy environment and how insects impact students’ everyday lives.

Sustainability Fund Project: Insect Biodiversity Displays

  • University of Maryland, College Park (MD)

In 2022, the lab manager of the Lamp Lab at the University of Maryland received a Sustainability Fund grant to create three insect displays around UMD’s campus. Each display features …

One of the University of Maryland’s new electric pickup trucks for use by Facilities Management in service to the campus.

Electrifying the University of Maryland's vehicle fleet

  • University of Maryland, College Park (MD)

The University of Maryland is converting its entire vehicle fleet to EVs by 2035. Facilities Management is committed to purchasing electric vehicles to replace older diesel and gas powered vehicles. …

McKeldin library's first waste audit was organized by Julia Ethan, sustainability graduate assistant as part of the certification process for the Sustainable Libraries Initiative.

Waste Audit of main library at the University of Maryland

  • University of Maryland, College Park (MD)

Juila Ethan worked with the University Libraries for a year as their first Sustainability Graduate Assistant. She developed strategies to make the libraries more sustainable, including leading a waste audit …

Graduating students enjoy their day at the University of Maryland’s 2025 spring graduation ceremony.

Graduates celebrate Cultural Heritage at Commencement Ceremony

  • University of Maryland, College Park (MD)

Graduates at the University of Maryland's Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony

A student browses the Thrift Marketplace during the 2024 NextNOW Festival at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on September 5, 2024.

A culture of reuse at the University of Maryland's annual multi-day arts festival

  • University of Maryland, College Park (MD)

A University of Maryland campus tradition, NextNOW Fest is a signature event in the University of Maryland’s Arts for All initiative, which leverages the combined power of the arts, technology …

University of Maryland student volunteers pick up trash along the Northwest Branch Trail and Northwest Branch Anacostia River for Good Neighbor Day on October 26, 2024.

Watershed Stewardship on Good Neighbor Day

  • University of Maryland, College Park (MD)

Good Neighbor Day is a collaborative partnership between the University of Maryland, the City of College Park and the M-NCPPC Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George’s County. This annual …

Florida Gulf Coast University Water School student researchers conduct fieldwork in aquatic ecology and bathymetry, using scientific instruments to map underwater landscapes and study ecosystem dynamics. This hands-on research supports data-driven water resource management and environmental stewardship across Southwest Florida.

Exploring Aquatic Systems: FGCU Water School in Action

  • Florida Gulf Coast University (FL)

Florida Gulf Coast University Water School student researchers conduct fieldwork in aquatic ecology and bathymetry, using scientific instruments to map underwater landscapes and study ecosystem dynamics. This hands-on research supports …

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Permaculture in Practice: FGCU Food Forest

  • Florida Gulf Coast University (FL)

The Florida Gulf Coast University Food Forest exemplifies applied permaculture principles in a student-led, campus-based edible landscape. The FGCU Food Forest engages the campus and community in sustainable food systems …

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EcoPark Project

  • American University of Central Asia

Center for Civic Engagement holds annual tree planting event during each Spring and Fall at Elm Grove, drawing wide participation and community support. The event was organized in partnership with …

Tree Planting at American University of Central Asia

Tree Planting at American University of Central Asia

  • American University of Central Asia

The Sustainability Program of the Center for Civic Engagemnt in collaboration with the Administration, hosted a tree planting event at the AUCA campus. This initiative aimed to promote environmental awareness …

The main building of the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

American University of Central Asia

  • American University of Central Asia

The image shows the main building of the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

People walking around NYU's campus, featuring a line of parked bicycles and window decals promoting "Take Climate Action"

Sustainable Transportation at NYU

  • New York University (NY)

Over 95% of NYU students and employees use a sustainable option as their primary mode of transportation. NYU continues to support and encourage sustainable commuting by providing bike sharing, car …

Princeton University and the surrounding community come together to support sustainable, local agriculture at its weekly farmer's market.

Princeton University Public Engagement SCI 2025

  • Princeton University (NJ)

Photo for Public Engagement SCI 2025. Princeton University Farmer's Market.

Associate Prof. Abigail Clarke-Sather and students stand work on the wiring components of the Fiber Shredder prototype

UMD researcher innovates to reduce textile waste

  • University of Minnesota, Duluth (MN)

UMD Associate Professor Abbie Clarke-Sather, PhD, and her team have created a new way to make textiles more recyclable. Over the past six years, Clarke-Sather has been developing a new …

Prof. Craig Hill deploying a wave energy sensor in Lake Superior

Wave energy and the power of Lake Superior

  • University of Minnesota, Duluth (MN)

Craig Hill's research focuses on the waves on Lake Superior and beyond to better understand how wave conditions are changing, and how coastal communities can better prepare for a future …

Prof. Manik Barman and students mix up a new pavement formulation to test its strength and durability.

Better Roads through sustainable and innovative pavement materials

  • University of Minnesota, Duluth (MN)

Professor Manik Barman conducts research on creating innovative and sustainable pavement materials and designs, rehabilitation, and maintenance. "Better roads" is the theme of his research, with effective pothole patching being …

Flinders University - Sustainability Team

Sustainability Team at Work

  • Flinders University

Flinders Sustainability Team

Five students with campus arborist at the base of a yellow ginkgo tree learning how to conduct a tree inventory; large brick, historical building in the background

Agnes Scott College - Arboretum

  • Agnes Scott College (GA)

Agnes Scott College sits on 100 acres within the City of Decatur located just six miles northeast of Atlanta, the ‘City in a Forest’. With a managed tree canopy of …

Harvest Market

Harvest Market

  • Dawson College (QC)

In the summer our vegetable gardens are harvested by student volunteers and on alternating weeks they are 1) sold to the community to raise funds for student sustainability projects and …

Butterfly Nursery I

Dawson College Butterfly Nursery

  • Dawson College (QC)

A true community project came to life thanks to the collaboration of students and staff across the college. The Office of Sustainability co-ordinated the design first with Adam Kingsland’s Mechanical …

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Science in Action: FGCU Students Dive into Limnology for Sustainable Water Solutions

  • Florida Gulf Coast University (FL)

Dr. Thomas leads Florida Gulf Coast University Water School students in a hands-on limnology field class, demonstrating water quality measurement techniques using specialized equipment in a natural campus setting.

Gardening in the Dawson College Peace Garden

Dawson College Peace Garden

  • Dawson College (QC)

Students helping with garden maintenance

A thriving biodiverse landscape at SSN College, nurtured through sustainable and native planting practices.

Sustainable Landscaping Enhancing Biodiversity at SSN College

  • Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering

This photograph captures a thriving biodiversity patch within the sustainably managed campus landscape of SSN College of Engineering, Chennai. The campus is home to over 300 trees across 66 different …

FGCU Water School students engage in hands-on limnology and bathymetry research using drone technology

FGCU Water School students engage in hands-on limnology and bathymetry research

  • Florida Gulf Coast University (FL)

Students from Florida Gulf Coast University's Water School can be seen getting ready to deploy a quadcopter drone to investigate a nearby pond. This practical exercise is a component of …

Student and faculty researchers from across the University of New Hampshire have teamed up for the 'Flax to Linen' project that links historic New England agricultural practices with sustainable fashion in the present, through experiential learning and events. http://www.theflaxprojectunh.com/

University of New Hampshire photo submission for the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index

  • University of New Hampshire (NH)

Student and faculty researchers from across the University of New Hampshire have teamed up for the 'Flax to Linen' project that links historic New England agricultural practices with sustainable fashion …

Flinders University - Sustainability Advisory Group

Flinders University - Sustainability Advisory Group

  • Flinders University

Wintery day SDG post-meeting celebration

Solar panel installation at Bender Arena, American University

Solar panel installation at American University Bender Arena

  • American University (DC)

Workers install solar panels in a new solar panel installation at American University in Washington DC in 2025.

UC Berkeley students are planting trees

Berkeley Students Plant Trees

  • University of California, Berkeley (CA)

A group of Berkeley students is planting trees in April 2025.

Students walking their bikes through campus. An everyday choice that supports sustainability at TMU.

TMU Students - Biking

  • Toronto Metropolitan University (ON)

TMU students walk their bikes through campus on a sunny day, demonstrating active and sustainable transportation choices that reduce emissions and promote a healthier community.

The Amherst College Fall Move In Free Clothing Extravaganza features over 10,000 pieces of student donated clothes amassed from Move Out and donations in residence hall laundry rooms.

Creating a Campus Closed Loop Zero Waste Approach at Amherst College

  • Amherst College (MA)

Reduce and Reuse sit towards the top of the Zero Waste Hierarchy. At Amherst College we have established a series of campus closed loop systems that help reduce the purchase …

Wellness and Wellbeing of DLSL Lasallian Partners

Wellness and Wellbeing of DLSL Lasallian Partners

  • De La Salle Lipa

In partnership with the Department of Clinical Neurosciences and the Marketing Department of Mary Mediatrix Medical Center, one of the leading hospitals in Lipa City, Philippines, the Human Resources Development …

Empowering the HAMALICON community

Empowering the HAMALICON Community

  • De La Salle Lipa

The De La Salle Lipa Community Involvement Office facilitated a general assembly and election of officers of the Hanunuo Mangyan Livelihood & Consumers Cooperative (HAMALICON). The HAMALICON is a cooperative …

Educating the Amherst College community about our climate action efforts.

Amherst College Climate Action Messaging

  • Amherst College (MA)

Amherst College aims to decarbonize its campus by 2030 through a transformative modernization of its energy system from a fossil fuel based steam system to an electric, low temperature hot …

Laying new low temperature hot water piping as part of Amherst College's decarbonization plan.

Amherst College Climate Action

  • Amherst College (MA)

Amherst College aims to decarbonize its campus by 2030 through a transformative modernization of its energy system from its current fossil fuel based steam heating system to an electric, low …

Students planting a tree on Furman's campus as part of a sustainability class project.

Furman SCI 2025

  • Furman University (SC)

Photos for SCI 2025, Campus Engagement and Baccalaureate Top Performer

The celestial bodies were perfectly aligned on April 8, 2024, at the Université de Sherbrooke’s Main Campus. Located right in the path of the total solar eclipse, the university community had the chance to witness a rare astronomical event.

Total Solar Eclipse

  • Université de Sherbrooke (QC)

The celestial bodies were perfectly aligned on April 8, 2024, at the Université de Sherbrooke’s Main Campus. Located right in the path of the total solar eclipse, the university community …

A large colorful mural was created in the tunnel leading to the Student Life Pavilion, depicting a lush tree that symbolizes the many facets of student engagement at the Université de Sherbrooke.

Mural Symbolizing Student Engagement

  • Université de Sherbrooke (QC)

A large colorful mural was created in the tunnel leading to the Student Life Pavilion, depicting a lush tree that symbolizes the many facets of student engagement at the Université …

Between 2002–2003, when the first energy efficiency measures were implemented, and 2023–2024, the energy intensity of the Université de Sherbrooke’s buildings was reduced by 46%. This substantial decrease played a strategic role in the institution’s achievement of carbon neutrality.

Energy Efficiency

  • Université de Sherbrooke (QC)

Between 2002–2003, when the first energy efficiency measures were implemented, and 2023–2024, the energy intensity of the Université de Sherbrooke’s buildings was reduced by 46%. This substantial decrease played a …

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Community Gardens

  • Université de Sherbrooke (QC)

Each of the three campuses of the Université de Sherbrooke has a community garden. In the picture is the community garden located on the green roof of the Longueuil Campus, …

The portion of land belonging to the Université de Sherbrooke within Mont-Bellevue Park (125 hectares) has been officially recognized as a University Nature Reserve as of October 8, 2024. This designation ensures the continuation of outdoor activities, research, and teaching on this ecologically valuable territory while guaranteeing the long-term preservation of its ecosystems.

Mont-Bellevue Park and its University Nature Reserve

  • Université de Sherbrooke (QC)

The portion of land belonging to the Université de Sherbrooke within Mont-Bellevue Park (125 hectares) has been officially recognized as a University Nature Reserve as of October 8, 2024. This …

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Free Public Transit Access for Sherbrooke’s Student Community

  • Université de Sherbrooke (QC)

In 2024, the agreement between the Université de Sherbrooke and the Société de transport de Sherbrooke, which provides Sherbrooke’s student community with free access to public transit, celebrated its 20th …

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Annual Tree and Seedling Distribution

  • Université de Sherbrooke (QC)

A free distribution of trees and seedlings is organized every year on the three campuses of the Université de Sherbrooke. Thanks to the collaboration of several partners, each edition of …

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