2011 ACUPCC Climate Leadership Summit
June 21, 2011
The 5th Annual American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) Climate Leadership Summit took place June 23-24 in Washington, DC at The George Washington University. Participants included college and university presidents, chancellors, and business officers among others. Frank Sesno, Director of GW’s School of Media and Public Affairs, focused his keynote address on media and the power of communication. The presentation of the second annual Second Nature Climate Leadership Awards was another highlight of the event, recognizing ten ACUPCC signatories that are leading the way in sustainability.
The campus venue was a great success, and signatory institutions will host all summits in the future. Presidents, provosts, and business officers, mark your calendars:
American University will host the 2012 Summit June 21-22, 2012.
A Summit summary (PDF) provides session details and photographs from the event. See below for other helpful links and presentation recordings.
Speaker Presentations
- Welcome and Keynote Address: Frank Sesno
- Presentation of 2011 Second Nature Climate Leadership Awards
- Breakfast Address: Paul Anastas
- ACUPCC Support Team Update
Accompanying PowerPoint - National Policy Update
- Working Session: Financing Sustainability
Accompanying PowerPoint - Working Session: Adaptation, Academics, and International Collaboration
Accompanying PowerPoint
Adaption Session Notes - Roundtable: Higher Education, Business and Government Collaboration for Sustainability
2011 Second Nature Climate Leadership Awards
Media Coverage of Climate Leadership Awards
- Being Green Comes as ‘Second Nature’ to MCCC
Abington Patch; July 19, 2011 - MCCC Recognized as Leader in Climate Studies
Norristown Patch; July 19, 2011 - College Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
Charlestown Patch; July 9, 2011 - Univ. launches green program with local cities
Diamondback Online; July 6, 2011 - Bunker Hill Community College Receives National Award for Climate Leadership
PR Newswire; July 6, 2011 - UMaine receives prestigious environmental leadership award
Bangor Daily News; June 30, 2011 - Green Mountain College: A Little More to the Story
Triple Pundit; June 29, 2011 - Frostburg State University earns Climate Leadership Award
Cumberland Times-News; June 28, 2011 - Sustainability is second nature at Colgate
Colgate University News; June 27, 2011 - Green Mountain College Receives Climate Leadership Award
PR Newswire; June 27, 2011 - MWCC wins Climate Leadership Award
Sentinel and Enterprise; June 26, 2011 - Nonprofit Awards UCI for Reducing Carbon Emissions
Daily Pilot; June 24, 2011 - University of Maryland is a Leader in Climate Action
UMD Newsdesk; June 24, 2011 - DSU Receives the 2011 Climate Leadership Award for Go Green Initiatives
Delaware State University News