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Second Nature opposes efforts to undermine established climate science by rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding. Decades of peer-reviewed research clearly demonstrate that greenhouse gas pollution endangers public health and welfare. Read more: bit.ly/ImpactEPADec...

Higher education has shown what’s possible when institutions lead together. Now, as new pressures reshape the sector, the question isn’t how far we’ve come, but where we go next.

Join us at the 2026 Summit and help define the next era of collective climate action. Register: bit.ly/HECLsummit2026

What’s Next for Climate Action on Campus? ACE, Second Nature Continue Webinar Series, Make Past Sessions Available With major policy shifts reshaping campus sustainability efforts, ACE and Second Nature are continuing their webinar series, bringing higher education leaders and sustainability experts together to ex...

With major policy shifts reshaping campus sustainability efforts, ACE and @leadonclimate.bsky.social are continuing their webinar series on higher ed's climate action journey.

Tomorrow's webinar centers on climate workforce development.

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Join Second Nature and the @aceducation.bsky.social on January 29 (2–3 p.m. ET) for a free webinar on how higher education is advancing equitable green jobs. Explore workforce models, funding opportunities, and partnerships advancing equitable green careers.

Register now: lnkd.in/eJiym_iV

Join us for a defining opening plenary on the future of climate leadership at the 2026 Summit, March 8-10 in Chicago. Hear from top higher education leaders as they reflect on the years of progress and discuss what comes next for climate action leadership.

Register and learn more: lnkd.in/eK8QFkAF

Join us and Sustain Our Future Foundation (SOFF) for a free webinar on January 21 at 1:30 pm ET, From Islanding to Integration: Advancing Climate Action Through Community Partnerships, to learn how community partnerships can accelerate climate action.

Register: bit.ly/IslandingtoI...

Active members of the CLN! Join Second Nature’s Pro Bono Lunch & Learn on January 15th at 1 PM EST to explore the member-exclusive Pro Bono Consulting opportunity and hear directly from our consulting partners.

Register here: lnkd.in/e5EagHBm

Applications are now open for Round VI of Second Nature’s member-exclusive Pro Bono Consulting initiative! Selected recipients will receive up to $30,000 in free consulting to advance campus climate and renewable energy goals. Apply by February 6, 2026.

Learn more and apply here: lnkd.in/g9R2ha4U

Join Second Nature and the @aceducation.bsky.social (ACE) for the third webinar in our webinar series. This new webinar will take place on January 29, and will explore workforce models, funding opportunities, and partnerships advancing equitable green careers.

Register now: lnkd.in/eJiym_iV

As we gear up for this year’s Summit, we intend to create a critical space for the sector to continue building our collective power, reflect on what worked in our responses to the constant stream of disruptions in 2025, and envision what needs to change. Join us! Register: bit.ly/HECLsummit2026

Matador Move Out: How Collaboration and Creativity Turn Waste into Community Impact at CSUN - Second Nature Every May, as finals wrap up and residence halls come alive with the sound of packing tape and rolling suitcases, an all-too-familiar scene unfolds at California State University, Northridge. Students...

Our storytelling aims to uplift the climate work happening across our network. At CSUN, the Matador Move Out program transforms end-of-year waste into community resources, diverting thousands of pounds from landfills while supporting students and local partners. Read the story: bit.ly/CSUNStory

As part of Second Nature’s storytelling initiative to uplift the inspiring climate work happening across our member institutions, we’re highlighting Mount Holyoke College’s community-led approach to climate justice, the Community Commitment to Climate Justice. Read more here: lnkd.in/ee-rDZVA

Main stage speakers announced for the 2026 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit, and Early Bird rates end on December 19. Register and learn more: lnkd.in/eK8QFkAF

Second Nature, in partnership with GreenerU, has awarded its first Zero-Cost Building Decarbonization Assessments to five New England campuses. Each selected institution will receive a building-level decarbonization assessment valued at $10,000.

Meet the recipients & learn more: lnkd.in/eU6SY2di

New Webinar: The Higher Education Clean Energy Projects Map: Lessons from 2021 Onwards

Date: December 11, 2025
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm ET

If you’re looking for practical insights to guide your next clean energy move, this is a session you won’t want to miss. Register today: 👉https://lnkd.in/gmvsGuHA

"The magic that happens at the COP isn’t in the planned activity. It’s in the things that are not predictable or predetermined."

Read Second Nature President Tim Carter's reflections and key takeaways from COP30: bit.ly/COP30_SN

CLN Update: @arizonastateuni.bsky.social has launched the Global Institute for the Future of Energy, thanks to a transformative $50 million gift from alumnus Robert Zorich that will support interdisciplinary energy research, scholarships, and public-engagement programs. Learn more: lnkd.in/gruJaPHJ

CLN Update: California State University, Long Beach is hosting fellows from the California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) for the first time, offering full-time fellowship positions to emerging climate and civic leaders. Learn more here: lnkd.in/g-UPNqnQ

We’re proud to award eight colleges and universities up to $5,000 each through our Catalyst Grants program. Learn more:
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This year’s awardees are leading innovative, community-centered climate solutions on campus and in communities

Day Two reflections from Belém at COP30 Brazil. Second Nature president, Tim Carter, is joined by Jill Didur from Concordia University

Day 1 of COP30 reflections: Second Nature president Tim Carter and higher education colleagues share reflections inspired by the local landscape and a reminder that higher education holds incredible potential to drive meaningful climate action, collaboration, learning, and impact.

CLN. Update: NC State University’s CaSA unites existing and emerging interdisciplinary research, teaching, and more to promote sustainable and resilient solutions to climate, connecting people and places to imagine and catalyze transformative change.

Learn more: lnkd.in/gsQir_aJ

On the Ground at COP30 Brazil! Our President, Tim Carter and higher education colleagues share reflections inspired by the local landscape and a reminder that higher education holds incredible potential to drive meaningful climate action, collaboration, learning, and impact. Stay tuned for more!

New Webinar Series with Second Nature and @aceducation.bsky.social (ACE): Charting Opportunities and Challenges in Higher Education’s Climate Action Journey

Webinar 1: Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Campus Climate Leadership | Nov 18 | 2–3 PM ET

Learn more and register now: lnkd.in/gmZ4yH3v

NEW WEBINAR:

Join Second Nature and Clearloop on October 30 at 1pm ET for a conversation on next-generation grid decarbonization and how colleges and universities can stay ahead of price changes while driving real community impact.

Free to attend – Register now: bit.ly/ClearloopWeb...

We are celebrating October Sustainability Month with a special offer for non-members! Non-member higher education professionals can take 30% off the Early Bird Non-Member registration for our 2026 Summit. Register by November 14 with a special code.

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Campus climate storytelling is a pillar of our mission; we’re proud to highlight how member campuses like Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) are embedding sustainability into every part of campus life.

Read how TMCC turned one year of focus into sustained action: bit.ly/TMCCCampusCl...

Mexican universities are stepping up for the climate. On May 26, 2025, 21 public and private universities gathered at UNAM and Tecnológico de Monterrey for the Rector Summit, launching the Mexican Network of Universities for Climate Action. Read the full story: bit.ly/TecDeMonterr...

@bowvalleycollege.bsky.social is showcasing climate leadership through innovation and play. This summer, it launched The Adaptation Game (TAG), a story-driven tabletop role-playing game that explores how cities can adapt to floods, wildfires, and heatwaves. Read more here: bit.ly/BowValleyCol...

Call for 2026 Summit Session Proposals is OPEN! Help shape the agenda for the 2026 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit happening March 8-10 in Chicago.

Submit your proposal by October 6, 2025: bit.ly/SummitSessio...