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The University Climate Change Coalition (UC3) is a Second Nature initiative that connects 26 of the world’s leading research universities committed to accelerating climate action on campus, in communities, and at a global scale. Second Nature supports UC3 universities to collaborate effectively, share knowledge, foster cross-sector partnerships, and drive meaningful and scalable action on climate change.
Taking bold action on climate change and delivering on the most ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement by making plans to constrain global average temperature rise below 1.5°C, increasing resilience, and improving inclusivity.
Implementing strategies included in the 2025-2030 UC3 Strategic Plan, annual progress reporting, and payment of annual Coalition facilitation dues.
Additionally, UC3 member universities actively participate in collaborative, cross-Coalition activities such as working groups for peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing, and Coalition-wide initiatives, which encourage deeper collaborative inquiry into specific climate issues that impact all members and the sector as a whole.
Faculty, researchers, and staff at UC3 member institutions have the opportunity to accelerate climate action efforts on campus, in their communities, and as a global coalition by connecting with counterparts from peer institutions, sharing knowledge and best practices, and collaborating on the development of new resources that help scale action beyond what individual universities can achieve on their own. Additionally, UC3 members have access to exclusive UC3 events, and senior leadership can use the UC3 to connect with other UC3 presidents, chancellors, or rectors for high-visibility and high-leverage events, as well as government leaders, business CEOs, and other executives that share a commitment to addressing the global climate challenge.
The UC3 coalition is a network within Second Nature’s Climate Leadership Network of 400 diverse institutions in the higher education sector. As such, UC3 can share outputs easily with a range of institutions, and UC3 members are conferred all the member benefits and network engagement opportunities associated with the Climate Leadership Network.
Access to external grant funding that supports campus climate goals and extends the impact of climate action efforts like the Climate Solutions Acceleration Fund
Free tools and resources provided by Second Nature staff to help universities meet their climate goals like the Solution Center, guidance on resilience assessment and planning, and Internal Carbon Pricing Toolkit
Access to Second Nature staff for assistance with climate action planning
Opportunities to participate in additional working groups on critical climate action topics like climate resilience and carbon offsets
Access for university presidents, chancellors, or rectors to the presidents-only track at the Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit
Increased visibility of campus climate action through leadership opportunities in international activities like the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP) and Second Nature’s recognitions and awards, which resonate with university donors and alumni.
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