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The Implementer
November 2021
Accelerate Your Climate Awareness. Knowledge. Action. | Second Nature's Monthly E-Newsletter.
MONTHLY MERIT
The University of Utah Re-signs Climate Commitment
Earlier this month, The University of Utah President Taylor Randall re-signed the Climate Commitment - one of the three Presidents' Climate Leadership Commitments. The University of Utah first signed in April 2008.
By re-signing, The University of Utah is reiterating its continued commitment to climate action.
We are excited to have The University of Utah remain as a Climate Leadership Network signatory!
NOTABLE NEWS
Second Nature & UNHSI Enhanced Partnership Announcement
Last week we announced that we are expanding on our partnership with the University of New Hampshire Sustainability Institute (UNHSI) to be able to offer higher education institutions a more integrated platform (SIMAP®) for tracking and reporting carbon emissions. The end goal is that by providing this more robust tool to colleges and universities, it will allow them to
accelerate their progress towards reaching their campus climate goes. And, through this partnership, Climate Leadership Network signatories will all have free access to SIMAP.
The platform is due to launch in January 2022, after beta testing takes place in December 2021. Climate Leadership Network signatories - Interested in being a beta tester? You can sign-up below!
Photo Graphic Courtesy of the University of New Hampshire
COP26 Wrap Up
There was so much anticipation on the global level leading up to COP26. The urgent need for real climate solutions now, making this the most vital COP of our lifetime. The U.S. having a major presence (or not) since we're back in the Paris Agreement. People gathering from around the world during a global pandemic.
Now that COP26 is over, what was accomplished during the two weeks? Where do we go from here? Our three Second Nature team members who had the opportunity to attend COP26, reflected on their own experiences throughout. In answer to what was accomplished and where do we go from here will be discussed at our fourth and final Climate Action Pursuit milestone in December.
If you are already registered for the Pursuit, great! Be sure to look for the COP26 session on your Sched calendar. If you are not registered, but are interested in joining us, you can register here.
Additionally, you can read the experiences of our on the ground team on our Anecdotes page.
RAPID RECOGNITIONS
'Seize the Moment': Coalition of ASU leaders launch vision to address the intersecting crises of the pandemic
November 10, 2021 | Source: ASU News
Ball State University sustainability project: Could climate change affect solar energy?
November 7, 2021 | Source: The Star Press
New $3.6M project to study Front Range climate change impact
November 11, 2021 | Source: Daily Camera
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to Receive Dickinson College’s Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism
November 10, 2021 | Source: Dickinson College
U-M launches Detroit-based SEAS Sustainability Clinic to combat effects of climate change, including residential flooding
November 10, 2021 | Source: Kresge Foundation News
In Case You Missed This:
29 universities commit to lowering emissions, enhancing access to climate education
October 28, 2021 | Source: Northwestern Now
BONUS BULLETIN
Upcoming December Milestone
The fourth & final milestone | Dec. 9-10, 2021
Need to Know About the December Milestone:
- It will be two half days.
- The focus will be on wrapping up the Climate Action Pursuit, and looking ahead to the virtual 2022 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit.
- It will include highlights of campus climate work. Interested in potentially having your campus climate efforts highlighted? Email Michele Madia.
What You Can Do Right Now:
- Log in to your Sched account and familiarize yourself with the December agenda. More information still to come (including speakers), so check back often! Not registered, but want to join us? Register Here.
- While in Sched, spend some time watching previous session videos!
February & June Session Recordings
The session videos for both the February Kick-off milestone and the June milestone are available to watch by everyone, whether or not you were able to join us!
Please Note
Second Nature will be closed from Thursday, November 25, 2021 through Sunday, November 28, 2021.
Our office will reopen on Monday, November 29, 2021.
As we each gather with our friends and families for Thanksgiving, it's important to celebrate, acknowledge and teach the true history. For Native Americans, it is A National Day of Mourning.
Note: the resource provided at the button above, is just one of many, about the Native Americans' National Day of Mourning. We encourage you to use it as a starting point in doing your own research.
RELEVANT RESOURCES
Monthly Policy Update | November Issue
In response to feedback that we received from
many of you, we have made some updates to our Monthly Policy Updates effective this point forward! Read our November Issue for more information.
November 16th Webinar Recording Available
If you weren't able to join us for our November 16th webinar: The Importance of Academia’s Role in Advancing Conservation and Biodiversity to Address Climate Change and Human Health, you can now watch the recording.
OPPORTUNITIES
FREE Virtual Low Carbon District Energy Tour to Denmark
December 13-14, 2021
This low carbon District Energy (DE) educational trip is done in collaboration with DBDH (Danish Board of District Heating, www.dbdh.dk). Participants will gain a greater understanding of Danish low carbon district energy solution providers and relationship building with participating Danish companies in North America. The virtual trip is free of charge and is intended to be two full mornings - see preliminary program.
Please register no later than Thursday, November 25th by sending an email to Sebbastian Therkelsen, Commercial Assistant/Trade Department, Embassy of Denmark at sebthe@um.dk and include the names and titles of people attending.
Cascadia Region Higher Ed Institutions! There is still time to register for WOHESC:
Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference
March 2-4, 2022
We are proud to be a community partner for the Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC), taking place March 2-4, 2022 at South Seattle College (there's virtual access as well).
Join your regional peer institutions for this conference focused on advancing your climate action efforts in the Pacific Northwest.
Note: As a WOHESC community partner, we're able to offer you a 30% registration discount if you register at the button above.
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