Lead On Climate with Second Nature

Lead On Climate with Second Nature Second Nature is committed to accelerating climate action in, and through, higher education.

Second Nature Signatory Santa Clara University publishes Laudato Si’ Strategic Action Plan. Introducing the Sustainable ...
06/25/2024

Second Nature Signatory Santa Clara University publishes Laudato Si’ Strategic Action Plan. Introducing the Sustainable SCU: Leading through Laudato Si’ strategic action plan, a comprehensive initiative shaped by over a year of collaboration within the SCU community. This plan, aligned with Santa Clara University’s Strategic Plan, SCU: Impact 2030, embodies our commitment to sustainability and justice. Read the full plan here: https://bit.ly/SantaClaraUniversitySAP

Campus Highlight! Second Nature Climate Leadership Network Member, Dillard University Dillard University, in collaborati...
06/18/2024

Campus Highlight! Second Nature Climate Leadership Network Member, Dillard University Dillard University, in collaboration with the City of New Orleans and Deltares, USA, Inc., is leading an innovative initiative to monitor groundwater levels in the Gentilly area, aiming to combat subsidence, flooding, and saltwater intrusion. Read more here: https://bit.ly/GroundwaterProject

Through the installation of monitoring wells on campus, students gain hands-on experience and access to real-time data, fostering proactive research and student engagement in addressing the city's unique water challenges.

Dillard Joins Deltares' Disaster Resilience Water Network

Second Nature partner ​​Coho is organizing a large multi-campus Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with eight campuses, incl...
06/15/2024

Second Nature partner ​​Coho is organizing a large multi-campus Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with eight campuses, including Climate Leadership Network signatories, Davidson College, Dickinson College, Haverford College, Lafayette College, and Swarthmore College. The project will be located in Kentucky and will annually generate enough electricity to power 24,000 homes.

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Higher Education Leadership Summit, hosted by Seco...
06/14/2024

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Higher Education Leadership Summit, hosted by Second Nature, in Washington, D.C., from February 2 - 4, 2025. The Summit offers a unique opportunity to connect with a community of climate action leaders in the higher education sector, united in their dedication to creating tangible and equitable solutions to climate change. You'll have the chance to network with like-minded peers, learn from inspiring speakers, and access resources to advance climate action initiatives on your campus and in communities.

Take advantage of our lowest rates by registering early! Register here TODAY: https://bit.ly/2025SummitRegistration

We are excited to share our new report, Higher Education Complementarity for Climate Action, which highlights the varied...
05/24/2024

We are excited to share our new report, Higher Education Complementarity for Climate Action, which highlights the varied approaches, responsibilities, and actions undertaken by institutions across classifications and affinities in addressing climate challenges within the higher education sector. It is designed to inspire and provide a foundation for collaboration among institutions and individuals within and outside academia. hashtag hashtag

Read the full report here:

https://secondnature.org/wp-content/uploads/Complementarity-White-Paper-Rev14.pdf

Join a robust discussion on the benefits of Biochar and nature-based solutions in African economies, acknowledging Buckn...
04/08/2024

Join a robust discussion on the benefits of Biochar and nature-based solutions in African economies, acknowledging Bucknell University's decarbonization journey and Afri Decarbonization Corporation's collaboration with the Cross-River State Government. Learn about the ongoing partnership between HBCU Green Fund, Second Nature, and the Afri Decarbonization Corporation and how it fosters cross-cultural relationships. Explore how this collaboration can make carbon offset work mutually beneficial for African communities and American institutions and support BIPOC climate leaders. Register: https://lnkd.in/g7a95Mfs

Thank you to our panelists: Victor Udo, FNSE, PhD, Director of Sustainability at Bucknell University and representative of the Afri Decarbonization Corporation | Felicia Davis, Founder of HBCU Green Fund | Sharon Gakii, co-founder of the International Consortium on Climate and Biodiversity (ICCB), Purity Chomba, Head of Business Development and Market Insights at BIOSORRA.

Excited to kick off   with the team in Long Beach, CA! Finally together in-person after months of remote work and Zoom m...
02/11/2024

Excited to kick off with the team in Long Beach, CA! Finally together in-person after months of remote work and Zoom meetings!

We are excited to bring you the plenary panel session, “Climate and Equity Leadership Across the Full Institution” at th...
02/08/2024

We are excited to bring you the plenary panel session, “Climate and Equity Leadership Across the Full Institution” at the 2024 Climate Summit. Join our main-stage panel, where diverse academic roles unite with the president to achieve climate, equity, and sustainability goals. Virtual registrations are still open for the Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit in Long Beach, CA, February 11-13: https://bit.ly/2024HECLS

We are delighted to introduce the next round of members of our Energy Expansion Research Cohort (EERC) - Alondria Owens,...
02/07/2024

We are delighted to introduce the next round of members of our Energy Expansion Research Cohort (EERC) - Alondria Owens, David Padgett, Carol Pride, Myron Williams, and Yuemei Zhang! We've entered Phase 3 of our Energy Expansion Research Project, thanks to the support of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Learn more about the full cohorts background and research on our website: bit.ly/SecondNatureEERC.

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