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Climate Change Resources Measuring Progress Guiding Commitments Celebrating Stories Partnering for the Goals
Climate Change Resources
Climate Action Plan Carbon Offset Program Resilience to the Changing Climate Climate Justice Climate Emotions Climate Research
Measuring Progress
How to Use Tableau Carbon Footprint Carbon Offsets Education for Sustainability Local and Global Impact Smart Growth Sustainable Water Use Waste Minimization Progress Summary (Table)
Guiding Commitments
Sustainability at UMD Climate Action Plan Sustainability Council Goals AASHE STARS Report
Celebrating Stories
SustainableUMD News Maryland Today: Sustainability Climate Change Research Other Resources for Sustainability at UMD
Partnering for the Goals
SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 2: Zero Hunger SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 5: Gender Equality SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 13: Climate Action SDG 14: Life Below Water SDG 15: Life on Land SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Climate Action Plan Carbon Offset Program Resilience to the Changing Climate Climate Justice Climate Emotions Climate Research
How to Use Tableau Carbon Footprint Carbon Offsets Education for Sustainability Local and Global Impact Smart Growth Sustainable Water Use Waste Minimization Progress Summary (Table)
Sustainability at UMD Climate Action Plan Sustainability Council Goals AASHE STARS Report
SustainableUMD News Maryland Today: Sustainability Climate Change Research Other Resources for Sustainability at UMD
SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 2: Zero Hunger SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 5: Gender Equality SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 13: Climate Action SDG 14: Life Below Water SDG 15: Life on Land SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Hornbake Plaza Aerial

SustainableUMD ProgressHub

Welcome to the Office of Sustainability's web portal for reporting UMD's measurable steps toward achieving campus sustainability goals. This portal also makes connections between UMD's campus-based progress and support for global sustainable development.

Explore campus data
Student at EarthFest (2022) Photo Credit: Emily Hightower
As a Terp, you are part of a community of support that can help you achieve positive work toward reducing harm from climate change. UMD works to imagine just, healthy and vibrant solutions for our collective future.

Climate Change Action and Imagination at UMD

Community conversation, individual behaviors, and committed leaders are all essential parts of effective action to address the climate emergency. In honor of UMD acheiving a longstanding goal of carbon neutrality, the Office of Sustainability published web resources on UMD's carbon offset program, resilience, justice, emotions and research to help you engage in the work we are doing together to respond to the realities of climate change.

The University of Maryland is committed to addressing the grand challenges of today, including climate change. We accelerated and acheived our carbon neutrality commitment. These commitments and victories are milestones on UMD’s path to a more sustainable future. There is still plenty more progress to be made. 

Students, staff, and faculty can take action on sustainability at UMD through a variety of programs. Staff and faculty can participate in the Sustainability Badge program. Students can apply for the SustainableUMD Ambassador program. All can follow @SustainableUMD on social media, sign up for the newsletter, and explore sustainability data on UMD's progress dashboards.

Portrait of Darryll J. Pines President, University of Maryland

This success reflects a strong team effort by senior administrators, academic leaders, faculty, students, and dedicated staff in many units across campus. This was aided by the development of a culture of sustainability on campus that has drawn wide support and commitment.

Darryll J. Pines

xxPresident, University of Maryland

Keeping our Climate Pledge
 A roof garden on top of the Physical Sciences Complex and solar panels atop of Regent's Drive Garage both play a part in the University's drive to reduce greenhouse emissions. (Photo by John T. Consoli)

Measuring Progress

Access key performance indicators and detailed data dashboards to learn about UMD's resource consumption, campus infrastructure, sustainable outreach, and more

Testudo and woman in Maryland sweatshirt on Maryland Day 2019. Photo by Stephanie S. Cordle.

Celebrating Stories

Learn more about UMD's sustainability community and its impact on campus through stories, digital histories, and interactive features

M Circle Planting Bed image

Guiding Commitments

Explore UMD's longstanding commitment to climate action and sustainability on campus by reviewing historical goals, key accomplishments, and current action plans

Cedric Nwafor '18 traveled to Liberia to help teach better agricultural methods with AGNR's ROOTS Africa Project. (Photo and video by Edwin Remsberg)

Partnering for the Goals

Delve into UMD's participation in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and submit your input to help support more collaboration on progress

Office of Sustainability
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