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Guiding Commitments
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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

Sustainability in Maryland Today

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Students outdoors on McKeldin Mall (2022)

Maryland Today is produced by the Office of Marketing and Communications for the University of Maryland community on weekdays during the academic year, except for university holidays.

Frequently, Maryland Today features highlight sustainability successes from the UMD community. Explore some of the article topic tags below to learn more about sustainability at UMD.

Maryland Today Articles: Climate Change

Tractor applying limestone to the soil
January 30, 2025

A New Way to ‘Rock On’ to Fight Climate Change?

UMD to Study Viability of an Emerging Carbon Credit Market in Basalt Dust to Treat Farm Soil
View Article A New Way to ‘Rock On’ to Fight Climate Change?
Darryll Pines speaks to Arati Prabhakar on stage
December 5, 2024

White House Science Policy Leader Cites Dangers, Opportunities at Presidential Forum

The Future of AI, Health and Climate Could Look ‘Dark or Bright,’ Official Says
View Article White House Science Policy Leader Cites Dangers, Opportunities at Presidential Forum
smoke stacks with American and Chinese flags in background
November 20, 2024

Report: U.S., China Must Collaborate on Carbon Dioxide Removal

Scientists From UMD, Chinese Government Present Findings at U.N. Climate Conference
View Article Report: U.S., China Must Collaborate on Carbon Dioxide Removal

Maryland Today Articles: Environmental Science & Technology

man in hat speaks to three others in carbonate pit
September 22, 2025

Safeguarding the ‘Soils’ of War

In War-Torn Ukraine, UMD Researcher Advises Farmers on Regenerative Agriculture
View Article Safeguarding the ‘Soils’ of War
A bunch of chickens walk around inside a commercial chicken house
September 10, 2025

UMD-Led Study: Good Biosecurity Can Counter Bird Flu Risks

Researchers Identify Conditions That Influence Spread of Disease Endangering Poultry Industry
View Article UMD-Led Study: Good Biosecurity Can Counter Bird Flu Risks
gloved hand wipes patient's upper arm to prep for vaccine
September 8, 2025

UMD Researchers Will Use AI to Help Boost HPV Vaccine Confidence

New $2.8M NIH Grant Funds Interdisciplinary Chatbot Project With UMB
View Article UMD Researchers Will Use AI to Help Boost HPV Vaccine Confidence

Maryland Today Articles: Geographical Sciences

officers carry cage with orangutan
June 6, 2025

AI Helps Uncover Hidden Airport Hotspots for Illegal Wildlife Trafficking

Predictive Model Spots Patterns of Criminal Activity Otherwise Invisible to Human Monitoring
View Article AI Helps Uncover Hidden Airport Hotspots for Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
aerial view of forest fire
May 23, 2025

Pulling the Global Fire Alarm

UMD’s Unique Forest-Monitoring Capabilities Revealed an Alarming Wildfire Spike
View Article Pulling the Global Fire Alarm
sunrise over sea ice
November 13, 2024

Study: Shrinking Sea Ice Means More-Intense Storms on Alaska’s Coast

Bering Sea Environmental Changes Threaten People, Ecosystems
View Article Study: Shrinking Sea Ice Means More-Intense Storms on Alaska’s Coast
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