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@leadonclimate.bsky.social
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Accelerating climate action in, and through, higher education by mobilizing a diverse array of higher education institutions to act on climate.

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Second Nature’s Climate Action Milestones program is now open to all Second Nature member institutions, with 14 pathways to recognize and advance climate action across higher education. Congratulations to the seven institutions that earned 16 milestones as our pilot cohort: bit.ly/MilestonesAn...
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Our latest story spotlights Indiana University's Environmental Resilience Institute and its McKinney Climate Fellows program, which is preparing the next generation of climate leaders through hands-on sustainability projects that strengthen communities across Indiana. Read here: bit.ly/4gDMHDn
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Building Indiana’s Climate Workforce Through Action - Second Nature
As climate impacts  become increasingly visible at the local level, Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute (ERI) is preparing the next generation of professionals to help communities ...
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Campus Storytelling: At @bowiestate2014.bsky.social, its Peace Park shows how climate action can honor the past while building a more resilient future, transforming it into a living landscape where students learn through hands-on restoration and engagement. Read the story: bit.ly/BowieStatePe...
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From Memorial to Resilience: How Bowie State University’s Peace Park Connects History, Healing, and Sustainability - Second Nature
At Bowie State University, Peace Park stands as more than a green space. It is a living memorial where remembrance, healing, and resilience come together to honor lives lost while creating opportuniti...
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
See what's happening in the Climate Leadership Network: Students at Cornell University are working to reduce food waste through improved dining operations and food recovery. Here, engaged learning helped focus coursework on real-time sustainability. Learn more: lnkd.in/gWV3-NCy
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
See what's happening in the Climate Leadership Network: Rooftop heat recovery at Cornell University is part of the university's Energy Conservation Initiative (ECI), saving the university $2.29 million and 9,000 metric tons of carbon annually. Learn more: lnkd.in/gzey9s3h
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Network update: Since launching in 2016, the University of Michigan Medicine’s composting program has diverted more than 800 tons of food waste from landfills, helping reduce methane emissions and support broader sustainability goals. Learn more: lnkd.in/gRk9cqDz
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Climate Leadership Network Update: University of Louisville (UofL) is tapping into a local, renewable resource. It has begun to drill its next geothermal wells to tap into sustainable comfort as part of another LEED Gold project. Learn more: www.uoflnews.com/post/uofltod...
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Climate Leadership Network News: Pomona College, in partnership with The Claremont Colleges consortium, is advancing its commitment to carbon neutrality by transitioning to 100% zero-emission renewable electricity through the non-profit Clean Power Alliance. Learn more: bit.ly/PamonaCollege
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Member Story: @miamiuniversity.bsky.social Alumni Sharon and Graham Mitchell made a $5 million gift to create the Sharon and Graham Mitchell Sustainability Park, a first-of-its-kind co-located solar and geothermal energy system on a college campus. Read the story: bit.ly/MitchellSust...
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
We are proud to award pro bono consulting services, valued at up to $30,000 each, to six Climate Leadership Network member institutions. Thank you to our consulting partners, Brailsford & Dunlavey, ERM Coho, and Ever-Green Energy. Learn more:https://bit.ly/ProBonoRoundVIRecipients
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Campus climate storytelling: Highlighting how Southern Oregon University is building energy and community resilience together by expanding on-campus solar, integrating battery storage for emergencies, and transforming its infrastructure into a living laboratory. Read the story: lnkd.in/giAHXYsE
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Check out this new op-ed by Leocadia I. Zak, President of Agnes Scott College, on why investing in creative governance is essential to building community climate resilience. Read the full piece: lnkd.in/gdyK9HE8
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Network News: @MountHolyoke launched its Climate Justice Lab to integrate climate justice across the curriculum and serve as the nerve center for some of the college’s most influential environmental work. Learn more here: lnkd.in/g66JVE8M
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
WEBINAR: Join the @aceducation.bsky.social and Second Nature on April 30 for the fourth webinar in our series, From Pilot to Practice: Institutional Stories from the Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability. Register: lnkd.in/g5iaMyVC.
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
CLN Update: The University of Maryland Baltimore County Office of Sustainability worked with campus stakeholders to develop a renewed Sustainability & Climate Action Plan. Learn more here: lnkd.in/gtkKSmFM
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
CLN Update: Catawba College is currently implementing a campus sustainability initiative that integrates innovation, decarbonization, and deferred maintenance. Learn more: lnkd.in/g3wNhG5x
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Climate Leadership Network Update: UB's North Campus Clean Energy Master Plan (CEMP), seeks to update the campus’ aging infrastructure to an electrified system that will reduce carbon emissions, decrease energy use by 30%, and realize substantial savings on energy costs. Learn more: bit.ly/UBDecarb
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
We’re thrilled to celebrate Oberlin College and Hobart and William Smith Colleges on achieving carbon neutrality and on being recognized with a carbon neutrality award by Second Nature! Congratulations to both institutions for setting the bar for ambitious climate action in higher education!
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
CLN Updates: The National Sustainability Society has recognized the University of Pittsburgh’s Circular Economy Program with the Innovations in Sustainability Education Team Award, honoring co-developers and program leaders in partnership with Covestro. Learn more: bit.ly/UPittAward
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
That’s a wrap on the 2026 Summit! Over three days, leaders across higher education came together to break silos, build alignment, and strengthen partnerships for climate action. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Chicago. The work continues, together.
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Announcing the 2026 Climate Luminary Honors awardees! Six institutions recognized for exemplary climate leadership in advancing bold and equitable solutions across decarbonization, justice, community, workforce, research, and climate resilience. Join us in celebrating their work: lnkd.in/gK4C8nf6
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Summit, Day 2: Opening plenary reflected on how sustainability in higher ed has grown from isolated efforts into institution-wide strategies. Speakers emphasized embedding sustainability into leadership and curricula, empowering students, and staying adaptive and values-driven in uncertain times.
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Welcome to the 2026 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit. Over the next couple of days, leaders from across the higher education sector are gathering here in Chicago to explore solutions, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate climate action. Let’s get started!
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Network Update: For the first time, the University of Pennsylvania's (Penn) annual report on sustainability captures critical climate achievements. On the main campus, net emissions fell by 4.5% year-over-year and have dropped by 49% since FY09. Learn more here: bit.ly/UPennCAP
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
At the 2026 Summit, we will gather to reflect on how the sustainability professional has taken shape across higher education, and where it’s headed next. Join us in Chicago, March 8-10! Register and learn more: bit.ly/HECLsummit2026
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
The 2026 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit is where bold ideas turn into action, bringing together higher education leaders advancing climate solutions on campus and in communities. Join us March 8-10 in Chicago and be part of the momentum. Register here: bit.ly/HECLsummit2026
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
The work ahead demands more than one solution, and this year’s Summit agenda reflects that. To ensure broad participation across the sector, the current registration rate has been extended! Explore the full agenda here: bit.ly/SummitAgenda... Register and learn more: bit.ly/HECLsummit2026
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
CLN Update: John Jay College (CUNY) had the opportunity of bringing students to participate in COP30 in Belém, Brazil. This allowed students to step inside the global conversation on climate governance and environmental justice in a way no classroom can replicate. Learn more here: lnkd.in/g6Zf92wa
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
See what's happening in the CLN: Spelman College has released new data outlining the environmental impact of its campus composting initiative. Learn more here: lnkd.in/gSRcfq8D
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
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...
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
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
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American Council on Education @aceducation.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
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. www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pa...
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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...
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
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
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
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...
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
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
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
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
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
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
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
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
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
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
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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...
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
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
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
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
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
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
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
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
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
"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
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
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
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
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
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
We’re proud to award eight colleges and universities up to $5,000 each through our Catalyst Grants program. Learn more: bit.ly/2025Catalyst... This year’s awardees are leading innovative, community-centered climate solutions on campus and in communities
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Day Two reflections from Belém at COP30 Brazil. Second Nature president, Tim Carter, is joined by Jill Didur from Concordia University
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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
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.
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