The Climate Leadership Awards are presented annually to signatory institutions of the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) that demonstrate innovative and advanced leadership in education for sustainability and climate mitigation and adaptation.
Interested in the intersection of climate change, sustainablity, and financial markets?
The Green Business Roundtable, in partnership with ISSP and SEI, presents a half-day symposium addressing college and university endowments and the risks associated with their investments in non-sustainable enterprises. David Hales, President of Second Nature, is among the panelists speaking at this event. Click here here for speaker and registration information. Early Bird Registration ends Friday, June 7!
ACUPCC Regional Symposiums are not typical conferences – they are working sessions to foster collaboration among signatories who are facing similar challenges and opportunities in their regions. Find out more and register here.
Featured Publication
REN21 2013 Renewables Global Status Report
This latest Renewables Global Status Report provides a comprehensive and timely overview of renewable energy market, industry, investment and policy development worldwide.
Featured ACUPCC Resource
The ACUPCC Implementation Guide
The Implementation Guide is the “handbook” of the ACUPCC, providing more detail on the specific obligations in the Commitment, explaining technical issues related to implementation, and outlining key policies.
For more climate action planning resources, click here.


