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MS Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies
- Coastal Carolina University (SC)
The Master of Science degree program in Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies is taught and administered by College of Science faculty with expertise in the issues and problems facing coastal …
- Posted May 23, 2022
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We’re gonna get hydrated! Shrinking bottled water use (without a ban)
- University of Minnesota, Duluth (MN)
While students on some campuses work to ban (or to fight bans on) bottled water, positive partnerships at the University of Minnesota Duluth provided infrastructure, education, and social-norming around the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Breaking into the Sustainability and Higher Education Profession
- Northwestern University (IL)
After speaking with numerous sustainability coordinators and directors, it has become clear that this emerging field brings in creative, hardworking, and versatile professionals from varying backgrounds. This is both exciting …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Designing Sustainability Curricula to Foster a New and Diverse Generation of Leaders
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- University of Vermont (VT)
- Queen's University
Utilizing case studies of sustainability curricula at multiple universities, we will engage in a dialogue on how to educate a new generation of leaders on interdisciplinary sustainability thinking for a …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Drivers Behind Edible Food Recovery Programs at Institutions of Higher Education
- Messiah University (PA)
Of the blemishes on the American food system, food waste is one of those paradoxical issues that somehow exists in the midst of a well-documented environmental and food security crisis. …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Developing Curriculum Around the Triple Bottom Line
- Colorado State University (CO)
This presentation is to assist faculty in developing, or revising curriculum to fit within the framework of the Triple Bottom Line in regards to addressing topics of sustainability in their …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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The six dimensions of collective leadership that advance sustainability objectives: rethinking what it means to be an academic leader
- Colorado State University (CO)
- Iowa State University (IA)
- Northeastern University (MA)
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
- Salisbury University (MD)
- Stanford University (CA)
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
- McGill University (QC)
- University of British Columbia Okanagan (BC)
- National Geographic Society (DC)
- TREE Foundation (FL)
Solutions to our most pressing environmental problems demand the development and application of leadership skills that are not typically fostered in traditional academic programs: skills that advance new transdisciplinary approaches …
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Creating Carbon Offsets: A New Alternative for Colleges and Universities?
- Whitman College (WA)
Mandatory and voluntary carbon offsets have been promoted as an important part of the solution to the climate crisis. They are touted for their economic and environmental efficiency as well …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Collaborating for transformation: applying the Co-Laboratorio approach to bridge research, pedagogy and practice
- Simon Fraser University (BC)
Intractable issues such as poverty, environmental degradation and economic and social exclusions, as exemplified in the SDGs, are inherently systemic problems that require multi-actor collaborations. This paper presents the learnings …
- Posted May 4, 2021
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MS in Sustainability Science
- Unity Environmental University (ME)
Sustainability science is a problem-based, solution-oriented framework for creating a resilient civilization. The framework combines technical sustainability with skills based in the social sciences and humanities to create effective change …
- Posted Jan. 25, 2018
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Sustainability Curriculum: Status Quo or Transformation?
- Ripon College (WI)
In the last several years, we have witnessed a growing number of sustainability undergraduate programs across the United States. Often stemming from the work of existing departments, these programs address …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Stewardship Science: Connecting undergraduate-led sustainability research with community service
- University of St. Thomas (MN)
Growing environmental challenges make sustainability science training a pressing educational goal. Given the complexity and interdisciplinary nature of environmental problems, strategies are needed to recruit students with diverse skills to …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Fighting Food Waste on College Campuses
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Aramark (PA)
BACKGROUND: An estimated 40% of food produced in the US goes uneaten, yet 1 in 8 Americans struggle with hunger. And that number may be even higher on college campuses, …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Are College Students Representatives for Future Generations?
- University of Virginia (VA)
The Brundtland Conference Definition of Sustainability: "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
Many …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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E-waste recycling assessment at university campus: a strategy toward sustainability
- Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit (Nayarit)
Electronic waste is one of the main environmental problems caused by the consumption’s dynamics. E-waste disposal is concerning all the stakeholders, from policymakers to the end users. Hence, an assessment …
- Posted May 18, 2020
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Rethinking health professions’ education leadership: Developing ‘eco-ethical’ leaders for a more sustainable world and future
- Bond University (Queensland)
- Swansea University
In this commentary, we discuss health professions’ education (HPE) leadership in relation to planetary health emergencies, suggesting that an ‘eco-ethical leadership’ approach is highly relevant. Building on both traditional and …
- Posted Feb. 9, 2021
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Left Behind: The Religious Right and the Environmental Equation
- Lane Community College (OR)
One long-time faith-based environmentalist declares, "Evangelicals can change at the drop of a hat…. They have no one to answer to other than the Bible. So if the Bible says …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Environmental Design (BA)
- University at Buffalo (NY)
We live in times in which our urban and built environments are undergoing unprecedented change. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Environmental Design degree provides students with the skills to …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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‘Business as Usual’: Critical Management Studies and the Case of Environmental Sustainability Education
- University of Queensland (QLD)
- University of South Australia
The inclusion of sustainability and ethics teachings in management education for many seems a positive step forward for creating more environmentally just and ethically sound managers. However, the type of …
- Posted April 22, 2021
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Environmental Navigation Network: Developing a Peer Mentor Program in the Environmental Program at the University of Vermont
- University of Vermont (VT)
The acknowledgement of complex environmental problems and society’s work to address them during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, inspired higher education to respond by developing a high number of …
- Posted July 5, 2016
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Climate Change (Minor)
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. Having a basic understanding of climate change and the potential impacts of a changing climate is crucial for …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Food Systems Education: New Approaches for a Global Scope
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
The University of Minnesota-- Twin Cities is home to several innovative courses in food systems. Despite differences in mode and focus of instruction, a key commonality among these courses is …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Should We Be Concerned About Almost True Climate Solution Strategies and Policies?
- University of California, Irvine (CA)
Advocates often oversimplify policy ideas or proposed climate solutions, to make them digestible by those new to an issue or proposed remedy. However, problems develop when more understanding, evidence, and …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Critical Thinking and Normative Competencies for Sustainability Science Education
- Hokkaido University (Hokkaido)
In this paper, we extend the competencies framework of education for sustainability development (ESD) to argue that critical thinking should be taught as a core competency and that normative dialogue …
- Posted May 3, 2017
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The GW Eco-Equity Challenge: student innovators and community partners address environmental and climate justice
- George Washington University (DC)
Universities as anchor institutions have an important role to play in their communities. Students often bring their innovative ideas to solve social problems to university leaders for support. This case …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Environmental Challeges and Sustainable Solutions of Natural and Built Environments
- Princeton University (NJ)
Success of integrating sustainable practices into curricula requires communication, collaboration, and coordination of education, research, university staff, and community partnerships. Princeton University Environmental Studies Program is implementing a "Real World …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Environmental Studies Undergraduate Major
- New York University (NY)
The Department of Environmental Studies aims to provide students with the breadth of understanding and skills necessary for resolving environmental questions and creating a sustainable future on scales ranging from …
- Posted March 18, 2021
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Experiential, Community-based Learning and Sustainability Assessment: A Field Skills Course for Professional Degree Students
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
In 2014, the School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan, launched a week-long field course for its professional Master of Sustainable Environmental Management program. Previously separate ecological and social …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Faculty Development for Sustainability Across the Curriculum
- Calvin University (MI)
The five panelists, faculty at a MidWest comprehensive liberal arts college, were participants in a cross-disciplinary workshop enacting the idea of sustainability across the curriculum. The workshop, which grew out …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Role of Organizational Structure in Sustainable Student Collaborations
- Indiana University Bloomington (IN)
Student organizations from across Indiana University's Bloomington campus have banded together as the Student Sustainability Council to jointly represent IUB students on sustainability-related matters. Council member organizations vary widely in …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Sustainability In Housing
- University of Virginia (VA)
ecoMOD, born out of a desire for pragmatism in sustainable design, is a research and design / build / evaluate project conducted by the Engineering and Architecture schools at an …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Teaching (un)sustainability? University sustainability commitments and student experiences of introductory economics
The three largest public universities in British Columbia, Canada have signed the Talloires Declaration, committing themselves to promoting sustainability and creating expectations that they will integrate sustainability across the curriculum …
- Posted April 7, 2016
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Sustainable Development Goals and Institutions of Higher Education
- University of South Africa
This volume brings together both theoretical and case study based contributions to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Institutions of Higher Education (IHE), presenting an impactful combination …
- Posted Oct. 4, 2019
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Environment and Society Minor
- Syracuse University (NY)
The Environment and Society (E&S) minor examines the social dimensions of environmental issues and sustainability. Through a range of interdisciplinary course offerings, it seeks to foster environmental literacy and citizenship …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Environmental Literacy and Sustainability as Core Requirements: Success Stories and Models
- Oakland Community College (MI)
At a number of colleges and universities, the core General Education requirements for all degrees include an in depth exposure to environmental literacy. Many colleges are also including a degree …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Earth and Climate Science (Minor)
- Bates College (ME)
Students learn about mountains, volcanoes, earth quakes, climate change, lakes, rivers, coastal zones, glaciers, natural hazards, water, and human impacts on the environment (to name a few) by studying these …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Water Science (PhD)
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) (QC)
The PhD program in water sciences aims to train specialized researchers capable of identifying and solving these problems, and thus responding to social needs in this sector. It enables students …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Immersed in the Environment: A Concentrated Weekend Course
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
The Environment Today' course at Carnegie Mellon is organized by students held over one intense weekend in the spring semester. Course content is expansive and challenging; such as 'Biodiversity and …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Ecotrail Design: Integrating Art, Nature and Sustainability
- Daemen University (NY)
In an interdisciplinary collaboration between a biologist and artist/designer at Daemen College, we have initiated a multi-year project to engage students in environmental science through the creation of a campus …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (PhD)
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
The Ph.D. program consists of four interrelated components: disciplinary emphasis, an area of specialization, research methods, and breadth requirement. The course work program is developed by the Guiding Committee in …
- Posted May 13, 2019
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UVM's Roadmap to Zero Waste
- University of Vermont (VT)
This senior thesis seeks to provide effective strategies for enhancing Zero Waste management goals at the University of Vermont by incorporating the needs of campus stakeholders. As the global garbage …
- Posted May 13, 2020
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UVM’s Roadmap to Zero Waste: Effective Strategies for Enhancing Zero Waste Management Goals at the University of Vermont
- University of Vermont (VT)
This senior thesis seeks to provide effective strategies for enhancing Zero Waste management goals at the University of Vermont by incorporating the needs of campus stakeholders. As the global garbage …
- Posted July 10, 2020
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Urban Studies Minor
- University of California, Irvine (CA)
The Urban Studies minor offered by the Department of Urban Planning and Policy prepares students to:
o Clean the air o Build affordable housing o Reduce traffic congestion o Make …
- Posted Jan. 14, 2019
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BA in Sustainability Studies
- Stony Brook University (NY)
The Sustainability Studies major, leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree, provides the skills, knowledge, and preparation for students to understand and address the environmental, social, political, economic and ethical …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Graduate Certificate in Socially Responsible & Sustainable Apparel Business
- University of Delaware (DE)
The Department of Fashion & Apparel Studies offers a graduate certificate in Socially Responsible and Sustainable Apparel Business that addresses labor and environmental problems in the global supply chains for …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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MPA in Development Practice
- Columbia University (NY)
The twenty-two month MPA in Development Practice (MPA-DP) trains practitioners to be specialists in the design and management of integrated, results-based approaches to sustainable development challenges. Students learn to address …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Sustainability (Masters)
- Brock University (ON)
The Master of Sustainability program aims to facilitate society’s transition towards sustainability by offering high-quality graduate education, enriching research and applied experiences, and engagement in problem-solving through innovative pedagogy. This …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Growing a Tree: Sustaining a Student Organization and Overcoming Barriers on Campus
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln (NE)
We are all on this mission to create more sustainable campuses, but we often overlook the importance of making sure our organizations are sustainable in themselves. This session will open …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Gaining Hope and Resilience During Troubling Times
- Portland Community College (OR)
Learning about environmental, social, and economic sustainability issues can be daunting and overwhelming, especially when considering how to create solutions to pressing problems. In these times of accelerating change and …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Why Calculate When I Can Google? Quantitative Tools for Assessing the SDGs
- Randolph College (VA)
- University of Rochester (NY)
AASHE 2018 poses the question: How can higher education institutions align their teaching and research activities around the SDGs? Assessment of countries' progress toward the SDGs requires data analysis and, …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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