Campus Sustainability News
News on campus sustainability initiatives, emerging programs, rankings, awards, student initiatives, green teams, and more from across the Cornell University campus.
Are you ready for Sustainability Month? Have your event featured in Cornell’s 12th annual celebration. March 4th, 2020 is the deadline to be considered for inclusion in print materials.
The annual Campus Sustainability Progress Report details campus sustainability successes, initiatives, and progress towards our stated goals.
Seven individuals and one residential community on campus were recognized in this year's round of sustainability staff, faculty, and group awards for the Cornell Ithaca campus. Among the recipients are individuals who have championed environmental justice, sustainability engagement program building, and innovative approaches to changing the way business-as-usual operates in growth chambers on campus.
In addition to campus reports and updates, the Cornell University Partners in Sustainability Awards recognized groups and individuals who exemplify the university’s sustainability values.
Dyson’s Map the Challenge is a campus-wide competition that asks students and all Cornell University members to think differently about social and environmental change. Cash prizes. Deadline Wednesday, February 13, 2020
Did you miss the Cornell University Sustainability Leadership Summit? Catch the full day's presentations, including keynote speaker, remarks from Provost Kotlikoff, and updates on current campus sustainability goals and strategy in this video presentation.
Registration is open for the annual Sustainability Leadership Summit - don't delay!
The Campus Sustainability Office is hosting Cornell's first Green Team Summit, open to all current Green Team members and all students, faculty, and staff interested in getting more involved in sustainability efforts on campus. Registration is FREE, and includes breakfast and a mid-morning snack.
"...the team came up with a vision for chambers that would have a streamlined mechanical design and a much smaller carbon footprint..."
The Sustainable Cornell Council (SCC) will direct and coordinate Cornell’s role as an international leader in addressing climate change and promoting sustainability by using the campus as a living laboratory and seeking regional and global partnerships to accelerate impact. The SCC will report to the provost and will provide progress updates to the Cornell community.