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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.

Receive Code: bit.ly/ReceiveCode

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...

Second Nature opposes efforts to undermine established science. The science produced by researchers at colleges and universities across the country has clearly and repeatedly demonstrated that pollution endangers public health. Read the full statement here: bit.ly/SecondNature...

Meet the business leaders of tomorrow—and the program shaping them.

Duke University’s ClimateCAP initiative is transforming the future of business leadership by putting climate at the core of MBA education.

Read the full story here: bit.ly/DukeClimateCAP

Second Nature recommends that colleges and universities develop a climate action strategy that includes some type of internal carbon pricing, either as a mechanism to inform climate-positive decision-making or as a mechanism for generating revenue estimates for decarbonization and, if applicable, offset purchases.

Second Nature (@leadonclimate.bsky.social), the non-profit that manages higher ed. climate commitments is now recommending _as_best_practice_ the development of an internal carbon price so that climate costs/regulatory risks are automatically built into key decisions.

Attention Climate Leadership Network Members: The 2025 Catalyst Grant application is open! We're awarding seven grants totalling $35,000 in unrestricted funds to support innovative campus climate action projects.

Applications due: September 25, 2025

Learn More & Apply Now: lnkd.in/gFJi3fH8

We're thrilled to welcome Clearloop, the carbon solutions platform of Silicon Ranch Corporation, as a new Supporting Partner! Clearloop helps organizations of all sizes expand access to clean energy and accelerate solar deployment in high-impact U.S. communities.

See what’s happening in the CLN!
The Summit on Women’s Leadership in Climate Justice at Mount Holyoke College, ​a CLN member, brought together women and gender-diverse leaders for an event focused on the intersection of climate and racial justice. Learn more about this event here: lnkd.in/gHethbsK

JUST ANNOUNCED! The 2026 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit, hosted by Second Nature, will take place in Chicago from March 8 to 10, 2026! Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the Climate Leadership Commitments and unite to tackle the climate crisis! Register Now: bit.ly/Register2026...

The 2026 Climate Luminary Honors applications are open! These awards recognize colleges and universities in the Climate Leadership Network that are leading the way in climate action across six categories, including a new Climate Resilience category.

Learn more and apply today: lnkd.in/gqeqCCGn

We're thrilled to welcome the University of Virginia to the Climate Leadership Network, joining a nationwide movement of higher education institutions committed to bold climate action!

In April 2023, CLN member Loyola University Chicago committed to sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources through a long-term agreement with the Double Black Diamond Solar project, the largest solar farm east of the Mississippi River. Learn more here: lnkd.in/gNTcM2AX

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Join us and Indigo on June 3rd to learn how soil carbon sequestration can support the decarbonization goals of higher education in our upcoming webinar, "Soil: A Powerful, Underestimated Climate Solution."

Register Now: lnkd.in/gh4eaZTP

CLN Happenings: University at Buffalo, has become the first SUNY campus to enhance its climate neutrality efforts by purchasing high-quality carbon credits to offset emissions from university-funded air travel and other hard-to-decarbonize activities. Read the full story here: lnkd.in/gJX5kEkC

Second Nature member, Fort Lewis College, has made history by appointing Dr. Jennifer Dennison as its first Indigenous president. Her presidency marks a transformative moment for the college and Native communities across the region. Read the full story here: bit.ly/FortLewisCol...

We are proud to continue uplifting member institution climate work with Virginia Wesleyan University whose project maps urban heat, plants trees in high-risk areas, and brings residents together to co-create a cooler, more equitable future.

Read the full story here: bit.ly/CoolDownP-Town

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NEW! Applications now open for the 2026 Climate Luminary Honors.

We are proud to continue recognizing our member institutions that are demonstrating bold leadership in creating a just, sustainable, and climate-resilient future.

Learn more and apply: bit.ly/ApplyCLH2026

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Upcoming Webinar: Collective action powers movements! But how can networks actually accelerate climate action in higher education? Join us for an insightful conversation with campus leaders across the Climate Leadership Network as we answer this question. Register Here: lnkd.in/gfbV-WEC

At the University of Illinois Chicago, the Heritage Garden is more than just a green space, it’s a movement. Rooted in cultural heritage, environmental justice, and hands-on learning, this innovative program empowers students to tackle climate challenges. Read the full story: bit.ly/UICHeritageG...

Join Second Nature and TotalEnergies, one of the largest renewable energy providers in the U.S., for an engaging webinar titled "Navigating Uncertainty: Creative Financing Strategies for Renewable Energy Projects” on April 30 at 3:00 pm ET.

Register now: lnkd.in/gzN_SiBx

Second Nature has released recommended carbon prices for the higher education sector to guide internal carbon pricing and support campus climate action from 2025 to 2035 with its Social Cost of Carbon:  Higher Education Sector 2025-2035.

Review the full resource here: lnkd.in/gzGzjV7S

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) proves that bold climate action is possible, even in unique urban settings. It has made remarkable strides in renewable energy, conservation, and community engagement.

Read more: secondnature.org/2025/03/20/u...

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Second Nature has awarded seven higher education institutions expert consulting services valued at $25,000 each to accelerate their campus climate action with our Pro Bono Consulting initiative. Learn more: bit.ly/SNprobono2025