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(c) 2007 Presidents Climate Commitment. All rights reserved. The American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment Climate Leadership in Higher Education

(c) 2007 Presidents Climate Commitment. All rights reserved. The Challenge Over-reliance on fossil fuels Threat to human progress Halt growth of global warming pollution Must slash GHG emissions by 80% Transformation of economy, institutions & daily lives Vision & leadership of higher education

(c) 2007 Presidents Climate Commitment. All rights reserved. Reversing global warming is a defining challenge of the 21st century!

(c) 2007 Presidents Climate Commitment. All rights reserved. The Initiative Led by presidents & chancellors High-visibility Joint action to leverage change Action plan for climate neutrality Research & education Develop societal capacity

(c) 2007 Presidents Climate Commitment. All rights reserved. Critical Role of Higher Education Educational, research & public service missions Shaping tomorrow’s leaders Faculty, staff & student involvement Role models Research, action & demonstration projects Catalyze investment & develop new markets

(c) 2007 Presidents Climate Commitment. All rights reserved. Critical Role of Higher Education Demand for renewable energy Job creation Support green industries Innovative financing models Local communities engagement Living labs Incentives (scholarships, fellowships)

(c) 2007 Presidents Climate Commitment. All rights reserved. Benefits & Opportunities Invite stakeholders into meaningful purpose Public-private partnerships Fulfill missions Lead technology race Operate more efficiently Stay ahead of regulatory curve

(c) 2007 Presidents Climate Commitment. All rights reserved. The Commitment Create institutional structures Complete inventory of emissions Develop institutional action plan & initiate two of seven suggested actions First 2 Months Within 1 Year Within 2 Years

(c) 2007 Presidents Climate Commitment. All rights reserved. Climate Leadership in Action Energy independence at U Wisconsin Sustainability policies at U of California & California State LACCD green buildings U Oklahoma, Minnesota & Michigan State joined CCX Harvard’s Green Loan fund U of Colorado-Boulder wind turbine

(c) 2007 Presidents Climate Commitment. All rights reserved. Testimonials “Global warming is a defining issue of the 21st century, and higher education must be a leader in addressing global climate change through research, education, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.” Amy Gutmann President, University of Pennsylvania ACUPCC Leadership Circle Member

(c) 2007 Presidents Climate Commitment. All rights reserved. Testimonials “More than ever, universities must take leadership roles to address the grand challenges of the twenty-first century, and climate change is paramount among these.” Michael M. Crow President, Arizona State University ACUPCC Leadership Circle Member

(c) 2007 Presidents Climate Commitment. All rights reserved. Testimonials “We are in the middle of one of those rare moments when the right thing to do it also the economically smart thing to do.” Kathleen Schatzberg President, Cape Cod Community College ACUPCC Leadership Circle Member

(c) 2007 Presidents Climate Commitment. All rights reserved. Organization

(c) 2007 Presidents Climate Commitment. All rights reserved. Co-Organizer Contact Information Anthony D. Cortese Second Nature Judy Walton AASHE Lee Bodner ecoAmerica