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Sustainability at the University of Chicago

The Longest Summer Tour: Will Steger Event

Mr. Sadhu Johnston gave the first keynote of Earth Week. More »

This website serves as a portal to the wide variety of activities, initiatives, and programs that support environmental sustainability. We invite all members of our community to take full advantage of the resources listed here, develop new ideas, and enhance environmental sustainability

For many years, students, faculty, other academic personnel, and staff at the University of Chicago have engaged in important discussions, research, and action around a broad array of environmental sustainability topics. We celebrate the diversity of perspectives and ideas represented in the interdisciplinary work of our scholars through the Program on the Global Environment, at our national laboratories, and across the campus. We believe these efforts will broaden scientific understanding, offer a critical perspective, and advance dialogue beyond the boundaries of campus.

As a university, we seek to advance these efforts and to develop innovative ways to use our resources wisely. While much of our institutional work is led by the Sustainability Council and Facilities Services, the participation of all interested members of the University community is encouraged.

NEWS, EVENTS, and calendar

Sustainable Transportation Survey
In order to learn more about travel habits at The University of Chicago, we are conducting a brief survey. Take the survey.

PGE Economic Valuation of Ecosystem Services
Developing a formal relationship between the sciences of ecology and economics will facilitate our ability to model how human societies interact with natural systems and to make predictions about future outcomes. University of Chicago's Program on the Global Environment proudly invites you to its Conference Friday, May 29th. More »

Earth gets its Week in the Sun
Earth Week 2009 culminated Friday, April 24 on the Main Quadrangle with "Green Fest"- an outdoor party with music, organic food, and information about what students and community members are doing to "green up" their lives. More »

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