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Climate Leadership Network

A growing network of over 400 higher education member institutions taking action on climate change

Signatories

Institutions that have made public commitments to decarbonization and climate resilience
Nearly
400
Current Signatories
525
Climate Action Plans
17 Million+
Committed MT (CO2e) Reductions
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Affiliates

Campuses taking climate action through justice, community engagement, climate research, student engagement and more
4,100
Accredited higher education schools in the U.S.
18 Million+
Students
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University Climate Change Coalition (UC3)

23 leading research universities with 187 campuses and the potential for transformative climate action
2 Million
Students
700,000
Faculty and staff employed
$99 Billion
Combined operating budgets
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Signatories

Institutions that have made public commitments to decarbonization and climate resilience

Affiliates

Campuses taking  climate action through justice, community engagement, climate research, student engagement and more

University Climate Change Coalition (UC3)

23 leading research universities with 187 campuses and the potential for transformative climate action

Featured Members of the Climate Leadership Network

News and Stories

As climate impacts become increasingly visible at the local level, Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute (ERI) is preparing the next generation of professionals to help communities respond. Now in its 10th year, ERI’s McKinney Climate...

London was built to keep heat in – not to keep it out. That was hard to ignore during London Climate Action Week (LCAW), when temperatures soared. Even the Guildhall’s medieval crypt, one of the...

At Bowie State University, Peace Park stands as more than a green space. It is a living memorial where remembrance, healing, and resilience come together to honor lives lost while creating opportunities for learning, reflection,...

Authored by: Alex FrenchM.Sc. in Environmental PolicyClarkson University As higher education shifts toward long-term decarbonization, institutions risk reducing accountability while weakening climate mitigation.  Some universities are moving away from carbon neutrality commitments and instead prioritizing...

London was built to keep heat in – not to keep it out. That was hard to ignore during London Climate Action Week (LCAW), when temperatures soared. Even the Guildhall’s medieval crypt, one of the...

At Bowie State University, Peace Park stands as more than a green space. It is a living memorial where remembrance, healing, and resilience come together to honor lives lost while creating opportunities for learning, reflection,...

Authored by: Alex FrenchM.Sc. in Environmental PolicyClarkson University As higher education shifts toward long-term decarbonization, institutions risk reducing accountability while weakening climate mitigation.  Some universities are moving away from carbon neutrality commitments and instead prioritizing...

In the wide-open regions of southwest Montana, land, water, and sky are not abstract concepts; they shape daily life. At the University of Montana Western, that sense of place is central to how students learn....

Resources for Climate Action at Higher Education Institutions

Solutions Center with sample illustrations and feasibility meter

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.

Partnership Opportunities

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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