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2008

President Young signs the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment; net zero Green House Gas target established for 2050. Learn More

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2010

The University releases its first Climate Action Plan.

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2019

Academic Senate Resolution to strengthen climate commitments. Learn More

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2019

President Watkins signs Presidents' Climate Leadership Commitment; includes education & research and climate resilience. Learn More

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2019

Presidential Climate Commitment Task Force (CCTF) established to oversee new Climate Action Plan. Learn More

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2021

The University completes its first Climate Resilience Assessment. Learn More

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2022

President Randall accelerates target date for net zero green house gas emissions to 2040. Learn More

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2023

Creation of an updated Climate Action Plan. Read the Plan

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