Youth-Led COP28 Webinar Series
This youth-led webinar series aims to provide space for young people and experts on different areas of climate to exchange insights from their respective climate journeys, offer one another guidance and encouragement, and cultivate a sense of global community. The participatory program aims to empower attendees to take their climate action to the next level leading up to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, happening Nov. 30 - Dec. 12.
Fossil Free Research Guide
This guide provides instructions for researching universities' ties to fossil fuel companies. It includes methods for finding various types of ties, such as donations, research grants, board interlock, professorship sponsorships, scholarships, etc.
2023 Survey of Sustainability in Education Abroad Results
The results of the 2023 Survey of Sustainability in Education Abroad reveal significant variations in sustainability performance of higher education institutions that facilitate education abroad opportunities for students. The survey was conducted by Bound International, LLC, in partnership with Earth Deeds.
September AASHE Webinar Recording
September's webinar recording for Rewild Your Campus With the Green Grounds Certification is available in the Campus Sustainability Hub for AASHE members.
Campus Sustainability Month Promotional Toolkit
Held every October, Campus Sustainability Month is an international celebration of sustainability in higher education. College and university campuses typically host events in October that increase awareness of institutional priorities, celebrate campus accomplishments and inspire sustainability. AASHE provides a toolkit with sample website content, newsletters, emails and social media for promoting Campus Sustainability Month.
Anti-Racist Community Engagement: Principles and Practices
The book is organized around four anti-racist community engagement principles developed by the editors as part of their shared work and dialogue with colleagues regionally and across the country. There is an open access digital companion to the volume that include syllabi, agendas, handouts, worksheets and additional resources.
New Book: Education for Social Change: Perspectives on Global Learning
The book explores the different facets of education’s role in promoting social change and includes topics on education for democratic society, social justice and global citizenship. It highlights the key role education has played and continues to play as a vehicle for social change.
The Planet and Our Plates Presentation
Created in partnership between the Educated Choices Program and Earthday.org, this presentation and accompanying materials take an in-depth look at the environmental issues Earth is facing and discuss how our food system contributes to those struggles. It also discusses alternative proteins and the potential they hold to reduce the environmental impact of food production.
The Future of Food Presentation
Created and offered by the Educated Choices Program, this digital video presentation and accompanying materials explore the latest in plant-based and cell-based food technologies and how these products are shaping the future of our food systems.
August AASHE Webinar Recording
August's webinar recording for Campus Sustainability’s Secret Sauce – Athletes is available in the Campus Sustainability Hub for AASHE members.
Resources to Advance Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education
The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice released resources for colleges on the implications of the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision striking down race conscious admissions. The resources offer legal guidance on a number of questions that have been the subject of interpretive debate.
Key Competencies: Practical Approaches to Teaching Sustainability
With 14 contributions by sustainability educators in a range of contexts, the publication showcases interdisciplinary approaches faculty are employing to nurture sustainability competencies among students. This project was a joint effort of the Sustainability Curriculum Consortium and AASHE.
July AASHE Webinar Recordings
July's webinar recording for Funding Opportunities from DOE to Advance Climate Solutions is available in the Campus Sustainability Hub for AASHE members.
Mapping the Landscape of Climate Change in Higher Education Policy in the United States
Mapping the Landscape of Climate Change in Higher Education Policy in the United States is a new report from the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) and the MECCE Project. Informed by a review of 764 publicly available policies across all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, the report is a comprehensive analysis of higher education climate change education policy.
New Issue: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
The latest issue includes research focused on the SDGs in public administration education, integrating the SDGs in Bachelor of Design courses, understanding barriers to achieving sustainability at higher education institutions, pedagogies for green building education, active methodologies in teacher training, and more.
Climate Change Interactive Data Platform
The Interactive Data Platform, developed and hosted by Monitoring and Evaluating Climate Communication and Education Project, allows users to explore indicators and relevant data focused on climate change communication and education.
Net Zero on Campus: A Guide for Universities and Colleges to Accelerate Climate Action
A collaboration between Monash University (Australia), Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and Climateworks Centre, this guide outlines steps universities and colleges could take to decarbonize and accelerate climate action. An online toolkit accompanying the guide provides resources and case studies that are relevant for different types of institutions.
The Chronicle of Higher Education DEI Legislation Tracker
The Chronicle of Higher Education's DEI Legislation Tracker compiles information on legislation that would prohibit colleges from having diversity, equity and inclusion offices or staff; ban mandatory diversity training; prohibit institutions from using diversity statements in hiring and promotion; or prohibit colleges from using race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin in admissions or employment.
Accountable Allies: The Undue Influence of Fossil Fuel Money in Academia
Compiled by Data for Progress, the Accountable Allies project provides a fossil fuel industry donation tracker for 27 U.S. universities, and a complementary publication providing tools and information to hold companies accountable. The publication includes a compilation of research funding donated by fossil fuel companies, polling from Data for Progress that demonstrates that these contributions decrease university favorability, and a policy memo to facilitate a deeper understanding of this complex issue and provide recommendations for universities, academics and advocates seeking to hold both fossil fuel companies and universities accountable.
Educating the Sustainability Leaders of the Future
Part of the World Sustainability Series from Springer, this book focuses on educating sustainability leaders and gives special emphasis to the participation of future generations on sustainability efforts. The book also discusses examples of initiatives coordinated by universities involving civil society, and the private and public sectors.
April AASHE Webinar Recording
April's webinar recording for The Interdisciplinary Turn: A New Model for Climate Crisis Awareness and Action in Higher Education is available in the Campus Sustainability Hub for AASHE members.
The State of Renewable Energy In Higher Education
AASHE and Coho published an editable slide deck highlighting key trends related to the adoption of renewable energy in higher education. Based on an analysis of data from AASHE STARS reports and the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership, the slides are intended to be used to educate stakeholders and build campus support for renewable energy.
Energy Star HEBI Summary Scorecard
The Energy Star Higher Education Benchmarking Initiative (HEBI) provides institutions with information on how their campus energy and water performance compares to peer institutions. The summary scorecard for 2023 summarizes performance trends by Carnegie Classification, climate zone, percent residential, and expected energy use based on property types/uses found on campus. It also provides information on the impacts of COVID-19 on campus operations.
White Paper: Assessing Climate Risk and Strengthening Resilience for UK Higher Education Institutions
This working paper from the U.K. Universities Climate Network aims to support higher education institutions to develop processes to assess current and future climate risks, put in place plans to adapt to these risks, and identify opportunities to strengthen resilience. Authored by 19 experts from across 13 institutions, the guidance is intended to be a resource to support decision makers, senior leaders, sustainability practitioners and risk experts within HEIs.
Open Textbooks: The Billion Dollar Solution
This new report from Student PIRGs is a review of open textbook grant programs across the U.S. and provides recommendations for campuses interested in starting their own programs to expedite adoption of open educational resources (OER).
Survey Results on Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development
The International Association of Universities released a report of the third global survey on Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development (HESD), which was conducted in 2022. In total, 464 valid responses from higher education institutions in 120 countries were collected. The findings show that higher education and partnerships are essential to address the global challenges identified in the U.N. Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
New Issue: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
The most recent issue of the International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education features research related to student sustainability perceptions, sustainability among leadership, sustainability knowledge assessment across different academic programs, and student behavior change.
Sustainable Education Abroad: Striving for Change
This newly edited volume features scholars and practitioners from around the globe discussing the role global student mobility plays in climate impact and identifies practices that can be implemented to make change. This volume aims to help stakeholders of education abroad become familiar with sustainability challenges and take the necessary steps to do better.
How to Teach Climate Change Towards Empowerment
Offered through the Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN), this collection of strategies and resources aims to help students process climate change-related emotions and inspire action.
November AASHE Webinar Recording
Accessible to AASHE members, Pollinators, Pesticides and People: Landscaping Certifications Explained is now available in the Campus Sustainability Hub.
Youth Climate Lab Toolbox
The Youth Climate Lab Toolbox is an open access digital library of interactive resources to help youth leverage their lived experiences and take action on key climate issues. The tools and activities were created to demystify climate policy processes, increase knowledge of the intersections of climate justice, and build skills such as critical thinking, design, advocacy and effective communication.
Introduction to Responsible Investing Academic Research
Produced by Principles for Responsible Investment, this guide features academic resources on responsible investment, evidence on environmental, social and governance indicators, and financial performance and academic tools.
Campus Sustainability Month Promotional Toolkit
Held every October, Campus Sustainability Month is an international celebration of sustainability in higher education. College and university campuses typically host events in October that increase awareness of institutional priorities, celebrate campus accomplishments and inspire sustainability. AASHE provides a toolkit to help promote Campus Sustainability Month activities on campus.
