Climate Action Planning

The following resources provide support in the planning process, such as conducting greenhouse gas inventories, strategic planning, and reporting.

See also:
Overview & Examples of Climate Action Plans
Cool Campus! How-To Guide for College and University Climate Action Planning
The Implementation Liaison Support Committee
ACUPCC Reporting System

Articles & Blog Posts

The University of Maine’s Integrative Graduate Education & Research Traineeship (IGERT) Focused on Adaptation to Abrupt Climate Change
December, 2012

Misa Saros, A2C2 IGERT Program Coordinator, University of Maine
Renewable Possibilities at the University of Vermont
November, 2012

Mieko A. Ozeki, Sustainability Projects Coordinator, University of Vermont
Educating the Next Generation to Compete in the Clean Energy Economy
October, 2012

Kate Gordon, Director of Advanced Energy & Sustainability at the Center for the Next Generation, and Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress
Involving Students in Climate Action Planning Prepares them for Life after College
October, 2012

Anne Bertucio, Business & Community Relations Coordinator, Focus the Nation
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Publications

@edu Blog Series

The greening of academe has been in process for years, as campus after campus takes on a wide range of initiatives, from alternative energy to zero waste. There are lessons here for companies. In this monthly column, Second Nature offers stories and insights from ACUPCC signatory colleges and universities around the United States. Interested in Contributing? Find out how.

The ACUPCC Implementation Guide

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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.

Sustainable Campuses: Building Green at Minority-Serving Institutions

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This publication, produced by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), showcases the outstanding leadership and accomplishments achieved by Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) in their efforts towards campus sustainability and climate neutrality. Second Nature collaborated closely with UNCF in this publication by sharing an overview of the progress made by MSIs in the ACUPCC network.

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Videos

Climate Action and Strategic Planning

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Webinars

Smart Adaptation: How Micro Grids Can Aid in Campus Disaster Planning and Energy Management
May, 2013

Presented by: Honeywell

The impacts of climate change on campus operations can no longer be ignored – campuses must ensure their energy and operational systems can survive and thrive in a changing climate. Micro Grid experts agree that power outages from extreme events can be mitigated if the nation’s electrical infrastructure is made “smart.” This webinar will discuss Energy Reliability and how solutions such as a Micro Grid will lessen the impact of future blackouts.

National Climate Assessment Webinar Series
March, 2013

Presented by: Second Nature and the Security & Sustainability Forum
February 2013 - September 2013

Second Nature and the Security & Sustainability Forum are convening a free webinar series on the Third National Climate Assessment (NCA). This webinar series will address findings, recommendations, and implications of the NCA, with an emphasis on multi-sector responsibility and collaboration potential.

What to Expect in Submitting the Progress Report for the ACUPCC
November, 2011

Second Nature previews the ACUPCC Progress Report form, shares the process and rationale in creating the Progress Report form and walks through the content and data fields to ensure signatories are prepared to report their progress on their Climate Action Plan.

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