2010 ACUPCC Climate Leadership Summit
October 12, 2010
Leaders in higher education once again convened for the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment 2010 Climate Leadership Summit in Denver on October 12-13. Participants included college and university presidents and chancellors, facilities directors, sustainability directors, business officers, and others. Former CIA Director James Woolsey’s keynote address emphasized the national security threats posed by an increasingly unstable climate. Several other notable speakers inspired us with their presentations as well. One of the many highlights of the summit was the presentation of the inaugural Second Nature Climate Leadership Awards recognizing institutions and individuals for their outstanding leadership in the field.
2010 Second Nature Climate Leadership Awards
Videos of Speaker Presentations
- Keynote Address: James Woolsey
- National Policy Update: James Elder
- Roundtable: Educating Students for the 21st Century Business Climate
- Plenary: Addressing Key Implementation Challenges: Sharing Best Practices
Media Coverage of Climate Leadership Awards
- Delta College President Recognized for Climate Leadership
Delta College News; October 13, 2010 - Penn Honored for Climate Leadership Excellence
Penn News; October 13, 2010 - Climate Commitment Earns Ball State National Award from College Presidents
BSU News Center; October 14, 2010 - UC San Diego Wins National Leadership Award
UC San Diego News Center; October 14, 2010 - Pasadena City College: PCC Receives ‘Institutional Excellence in Climate Leadership’ Award
PCC in the News; October 14, 2010 - University of Montana: UM President Receives National Climate Leadership Award
UM News; October 14, 2010 - Ball State Receives Sustainability Award
The Ball State Daily News; October 18, 2010 - Delta College President Jean Goodnow recognized for climate leadership
Michigan Live; October 18, 2010 - UCSD snags climate award
The San Diego Union-Tribune; October 18, 2010 - University of Maine Presque Isle Honored with National Climate Leadership Award
University of Maine at Presque Isle Press Releases; October 22, 2010 - Warren Wilson Receives Inaugural National Award for Climate Leadership
Warren Wilson College News; October 26, 2010 - UMPI recognized for climate leadership excellence
Bangor Daily News; October 27, 2010 - UC San Diego Recognized for Sustainable Operations
UC San Diego News Center; October 27, 2010 - Delta College’s Goodnow honored for climate leadership
Midland Daily News; November 6, 2010