Academics for Climate Advocacy Working Group
Second Nature invites academics interested in utilizing their institutional position and expertise to help advance climate policy at the municipal, state and federal levels in a low-lift way. Those that sign up will convene on a quarterly basis for working group meetings, be contacted when there are meaningful opportunities to engage in climate advocacy, and receive regular updates on relevant policy developments in their jurisdiction.
IAU Global Survey on Higher Education & Research for Sustainable Development
The International Association of Universities (IAU) has launched the IAU Global Survey on Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development 2022 - Accelerating Action for the SDGs. The survey uses the 2030 SDGs as a framework to foster better understanding of how HEIs engage with sustainable development, how they work, who is working on this at the institutional level and which SDGs are emphasized. The deadline to fill out the survey is May 15.
Call for Presentations: NAAEE 2022 Conference and Research Symposium
The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) seeks compelling presentations for the annual conference and research symposium, to be held in Tucson, Arizona, in October with virtual options available. The conference theme is Education for Change. The deadline to submit is May 4.
AASHE Sustainability Awards: Call for Submissions
AASHE will dispense 12 awards across five categories to those at the forefront of higher education sustainability. The award categories recognize sustainability achievements by individuals and institutions as well as meaningful research on campus sustainability. The deadline to apply and/or nominate someone is May 20.
Green Gown Awards Australasia
The Green Gown Awards Australasia recognize excellence in sustainability within the tertiary education sector in Australasia. The Australasian awards are administered by Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS). The deadline to submit is June 30.
Call for Special Issue Papers: Student Research in Sustainability and Climate Change
Recognizing the need for age inclusive discussion, the Sustainability and Climate Change journal is accepting manuscript submissions from undergraduate and graduate students, as well as those five years or less into their postgraduate level, for a special focus issue on student research. The deadline for manuscript submissions is Nov. 1.
AASHE Earth Day Photo Opportunity
AASHE invites picture submissions depicting sustainability in action, whether it’s planting a garden, organizing a socially-distanced community service event, testifying at a public meeting, cooking a meal with locally sourced ingredients or something else. Images submitted to the Campus Sustainability Hub will be included in an Earth Day image gallery.
AASHE 2022 Sustainability Leaders Impact Accelerator
AASHE's 2022 Sustainability Leaders Impact Accelerator is an immersive, interactive virtual program designed to equip participants with change management tools to engage diverse campus stakeholders in today’s fast-paced, hybrid work environment. In addition to building skills and exploring emerging topics in change leadership, this is an opportunity to recharge your batteries while establishing and strengthening relationships with peers. The deadline to register is July 15.
AASHE Sustainability Awards Call for Submissions
Applications and nominations are encouraged for a 2022 AASHE Sustainability Award. There will be 12 award winners selected from across five categories recognizing individuals and initiatives that are advancing sustainability in higher education. The deadline to submit is May 20.
Global Youth Leader Insights Survey
The U.N. Environmental Programme (UNEP) seeks youth activists from anywhere in the world to fill out this survey. Responses will be combined with others and shared anonymously in a paper commissioned by the UNEP to help better support the youth environmental movement. The deadline to fill out the survey is March 31.
2022 UN SDG Action Awards
The U.N. SDG Action Awards recognize initiatives that mobilize, inspire and connect people to drive action towards a more sustainable future on a healthy planet. Finalists and winners will be celebrated at a special event held in Bonn, Germany, during the U.N. General Assembly and the Global Week in September, and showcased on U.N. SDG Action Campaign platforms throughout the year. The deadline to apply or to nominate a changemaker is May 1.
NAAEE Conference Call for Proposals
Organizers of the National American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) 2022 conference invite proposals to the conference (Oct. 12–15) and the research symposium (Oct. 11–12). Proposals are due April 29. The theme is Educating for Change, and the event is happening in Tucson, Arizona.
NAAEE 30 Under 30 Call for Nominations
The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is calling for 30 Under 30 nominations. 30 Under 30 celebrates young environmental leaders and their successes toward creating sustainable change. Both self-nominations and peer nominations are welcomed. The deadline to submit a nomination is April 11.
Public Comment Period: State of Sustainability Research on Corporate ESG Performance
The Global Electronics Council (GEC) released the draft State of Sustainability Research for Corporate ESG Performance for a 60-day public comment period. This report, which will guide the upcoming revision of EPEAT criteria, provides an overview of key labor and workforce concerns and current practices in social auditing in the electronics supply chain, and provides practical strategies to improve social audits and performance in the sector. GEC welcomes stakeholder review and comments no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific, on May 14.
2022 AASHE Sustainability Awards
Applications and nominations are encouraged for a 2022 AASHE Sustainability Award. There will be 12 award winners selected from across five categories recognizing individuals and initiatives that are advancing sustainability in higher education. The deadline to submit is May 20.
Sustainability From a Social Justice Lens Webinar
This joint webinar from AASHE and ACUI, happening on March 24 from 3 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern, looks at the connection between sustainability and social justice. Starting from a theory point of view, the presenters apply the theory to practice by exploring how student affairs and college unions professionals can use this information to impact their campuses and students’ lives.
AASHE 2022 Call for Proposals
The call for proposals provides a streamlined way to share experience, knowledge and skills in higher education sustainability at the Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education or via AASHE’s other educational programs (i.e., webinars, virtual workshops and online courses). The deadline for submissions is March 25.
Student Food Insecurity Survey
This 3-5 minute survey focuses on understanding the real and perceived barriers of student access to essentials, such as food and shelter. This survey is being conducted by a senior working with the campus food pantry at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
National Wildlife Federation Graduate Student Research Fellowships
The National Wildlife Federation is seeking applications for graduate student fellows in the following position: Community Partnerships Research, EcoLeader Community Research, Environmental Action Education Research, and K-12 Education Research. The deadline to submit is April 22.
Environmental Justice Video Challenge for Students
The Environmental Justice Video Challenge for Students aims to help communities address environmental justice challenges and/or vulnerabilities to environmental and public health hazards using data and publicly available tools. Submissions are due April 1, 2022.
Higher Education Summit 2022 Call for Proposals
Organizers for the 2022 Higher Education Summit, themed Daring to Transform Learning for a Future-Proof Economy, invite proposals to the 2022 event, happening from Sept. 6-8, in Belgium. The focus of this conference is on research- and practice-related issues to realize an economy that strives for a safe and just world for everyone, within planetary boundaries. The summit is organized by the Copernicus Alliance, a European network of universities and colleges committed to transformative learning and change for sustainable development. Proposals are due by March 15.
AASHE Workshop: From Start to Finish: How to Complete a STARS Report That Can be Useful for Fostering Change Agents
This workshop, happening on March 31 from 2 - 5:00 p.m. Eastern, will provide an overview of the STARS process from initial steps to completion. For institutions that have yet to complete a full STARS report and/or are looking for a refresher, this workshop will break down the work into phases and provide tools and tips for participants aiming to complete a report. The workshop will also touch upon how to connect STARS reporting to institutional strategic initiatives for effective change management and overall sustainability planning and tracking. Register by noon Eastern on March 31.
Alliance of Nature-Positive Universities
The U.N. Environment Program and the University of Oxford launched a global network of Nature Positive Universities that interested parties can join. The alliance of Nature Positive Universities aims to support the prioritization of nature and nature restoration within the higher education sector. This network will contribute to the U.N. Decade of Ecosystem Restoration, the post-2020 Biodiversity Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Climate and Health Ambassadors
Physicians for Social Responsibility invite students to become Climate Ambassadors. Ambassadors will work closely with Physicians for Social Responsibility staff to become leaders in the climate justice movement by engaging in advocacy for clean-energy and mitigation of climate change effects, as well as engaging in environmental justice in local communities.
AASHE 2022 Call for Proposals
The call for proposals provides a streamlined way to share experience, knowledge and skills in higher education sustainability at the Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education or via AASHE’s other educational programs (i.e., webinars, virtual workshops and online courses). The deadline for submissions is March 25.
AASHE Workshop: Best Practices for Integrating Sustainability Literacy Across the Curricula
This workshop, happening on March 3 from 2 - 5:00 p.m. Eastern, will focus on equipping faculty across the curricula with best practices for embedding sustainability into their respective courses in a way that is engaging, transformative, and that supports existing course learning objectives. Discounts are available for group registration. The deadline to register is noon Eastern on March 3.
Second Nature Acceleration Fund
Second Nature's Acceleration Fund supports projects that advance decarbonization and/or campus-community partnerships and resilience goals. Colleges and universities who are Second Nature Climate Leadership Network signatories and/or members of the University Climate Change Coalition (UC3) are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is March 4.
Call for Nominations: ISCN Sustainable Campus Excellence Awards
The International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) Sustainable Campus Excellence Awards promotes landmark projects that demonstrate how the environmental, social and economic issues of our time provide opportunities for universities and colleges to improve campus infrastructure and recognize opportunities to integrate them into their research and learning activities. Submissions are due on March 8.
Request for Input: Community Conversations Series
Second Nature and the Sustainable Endowments Institute are seeking input on topics to cover for the upcoming Community Conversation calls. These facilitated, peer-to-peer calls will be monthly through 2022 and based on the most requested topics from community members. While there are over 30 topics to choose from, the 11 most requested topics will be selected.
Grounds Management at Universities Survey
Herbicide-Free Campus invites university and college grounds professionals or sustainability staff involved in the management of campus landscape to fill out this brief survey. Information provided through this survey will be used to help inform resources for campus landscaping work and to support land management staff.
International Green Gown Awards
Administered by the EAUC, the International Green Gown Awards recognizes exceptional sustainability initiatives and accomplishments at universities and colleges across the globe. The deadline to submit is March 31.
AASHE 2022 Call for Proposals
The Call for Proposals provides a streamlined way to share your experience, knowledge and skills in higher education sustainability at the Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education or via AASHE’s other educational programs (i.e., webinars, virtual workshops and online courses). The deadline for submissions is March 25.
AASHE Workshop: Building a Curriculum Development Program: The Piedmont/Ponderosa Model
This three-hour curriculum development session on Feb. 17, from 2 - 5:00 p.m. Eastern, will provide faculty leaders with the knowledge, materials and strategies to adapt the Piedmont/Ponderosa model of sustainability across the curriculum at their own institutions. Activities will explore the unique aspects of the workshop model. Challenges in making the transition to teaching fellow faculty will also be discussed. The registration deadline is Feb. 16.
AASHE Course: 2022 Sustainability Change Leadership Development Program
The AASHE Sustainability Change Leadership Development Program is a six-month cohort-based program that trains participants in a diverse set of frameworks, tools and models for leading organizational change. One-on-one and collaborative coaching from faculty and peers provide participants with ongoing support and feedback. Program participants meet virtually from March 8 through Aug. 23. The deadline for submitting the application is Feb. 25.
UMBC's 2022 National Talking Trash Tour
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Kinetic Sculpture team recently built a kinetic sculpture primarily out of upcycled materials recovered from the UMBC campus. The team is offering kinetic sculpture workshops to university sustainability groups.
2022 International Laboratory Freezer Challenge
Taking place from Jan. 1 through July 1, 2022, the 2021 Freezer Challenge is a cold storage competition for laboratories offered by My Green Lab and the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL). Over the six month period, the challenge uses friendly competition to optimize sustainability of freezer management in laboratories. Any type of laboratory is eligible to participate.
Request for Comment: AASHE STARS 3.0: Curriculum & Research Credits
As part of the development process for the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) 3.0, AASHE is seeking public comment on the Curriculum and Research credits slated for inclusion in the new version (projected release is currently fourth quarter of 2023). AASHE encourages feedback from stakeholders who may have relevant expertise or interest in participating. Public comment is open through Feb. 20.
Plastic Free Campus Action Camp
This interactive virtual course is for students who are interested in helping their campus become plastic- and waste-free. The four-week course, happening two days per week between Feb. 8 - March 3, provides the background and organizing tools needed to jumpstart a campus plastics campaign. Scholarships are available.
Campus Compact’s Communities of Practice
Campus Compact’s Communities of Practice offers community engagement practitioners a platform for shared learning and collegial support to advance their engagement practice in a manner characterized by equity and integrity. Applicants commit to attend six regularly-scheduled, 90-minute virtual group sessions. The deadline to apply is Feb. 4.
