EARTH University: Leadership for Sustainable Development Together we can make a difference.

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EARTH University: Leadership for Sustainable Development Together we can make a difference

An international, non-profit university in Costa Rica with an innovative four-year undergraduate program in agricultural sciences and natural resource management. What is EARTH University?

Our history 1980’s: Leaders in Costa Rica, USAID propose creation of EARTH W.K. Kellogg Foundation finances feasibility study 1986: Costa Rican Congress passes law creating EARTH USAID finances property, construction and endowment 1990: First class year Rural poverty Environmental degradation War

Prepare leaders with ethical values to contribute to the sustainable development of the humid tropics and construct a prosperous and just society. Our mission

Where is EARTH? EARTH University Guácimo, Limón EARTH-La Flor Liberia, Guanacaste 5

Special Guests

410 from 29 countries 40% female 76% from rural areas Highly-subsidized model with 60% on full scholarship A global student body

10:1 student/faculty ratio (40 faculty from 19 countries) Faculty as facilitators Integrated and multi- disciplinary Student-centered learning Experiential and participatory 4 formative areas: – Technical & scientific knowledge – Social and environmental awareness and commitment – Values and ethics – Entrepreneurship Our educational model

Social commitment: Community development program Experience at EARTH-La Flor Community development requirement during internship Environmental commitment: Sustainable agricultural systems Organic farming Carbon neutrality Waste management Alternative energy Social and environmental awareness

1750 alumni from 28 countries 86% work in their country of origin 23% run their own or family business 75% social impact 62% environmental impact Alumni impact

EARTH University Bananas

Partnership with Whole Foods Market Advancing education, sustainable agriculture, and entrepreneurship in the tropics.

We are proud to be Whole Trade

Partnership with Whole Foods Market Not just about bananas… It’s about creating sustainable wealth, environmental wellbeing and prosperity in the rural communities of the developing world.

Become an EARTH Student

Earth’s Contributions to Our Planet Educating Future Leaders Building a Community Passionate About Environmental Sustainability Conducting Research and Establishing Best Practices in Sustainable Agriculture Being a Good Neighbor to Local Communities Creating Partners that are Earth Stewards Providing a Model of and Training in Carbon Neutrality (businesses and certifiers)

Thank You for Your Interest in Earth