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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

Local and Global Impact

Home Measuring Progress Local and Global Impact

Questions or feedback? Contact the Office of Sustainability Measurement & Assessment team at sustainabilitydata@umd.edu.


Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals

UN Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnership for the Goals UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: No Hunger UN Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Learn more about these Global Goals 


Stories related to UMD's Local and Global Impact Goals

Campus Pantry exterior

Survey Returns to Measure Food Insecurity Among UMD Students

Oct 18, 2024 -- Survey Returns to Measure Food Insecurity Among UMD Students
 

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student works on farm

Farm to Table, UMD Style

Oct 10, 2024 -- Terp Farm Celebrates 10 Years of Growing Fresh Produce for Campus

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two people work on laptops near plants and recycling bins; one person walks with bike

Creating Greener Spaces, No Office Required

Jun 12, 2024 -- Revamped Program Looks for Sustainability Ideas in Every Corner of Campus

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students package food at Terps Against Hunger event

What It Takes: Terps Against Hunger

Apr 26, 2024 -- 3 Million Meals. Hundreds of Volunteers. One Giant Truck. A UMD Student Group Has a Recipe for Fighting D.C.-Area Food Insecurity.

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Grand Challenges Adressing Climate Challenges

Rising to a Grand Challenge: Climate-Related Disasters, Farming Crises

Apr 26, 2023 -- Institutional Grant Team Works to Provide Early Warning in Maryland, Beyond

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Do Good Challenge Winners (2023)

Green Lab Startup, Camp for Kids Dealing With Parents’ Cancer Take First Place in Do Good Challenge

Apr 25, 2023 -- 6 Student Teams Split $20K for Their Impactful Ventures, Projects Tackling Social Issues

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Mt Rainer Community Garden

UMD Sparks Partnership with Pepco on Green Projects

Jan 27, 2023 -- Environmental Stewardship, Community Resiliency the Focus of $125K in Grants from Utility

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QUEST information session (2022)

A Three-Decade QUEST

Nov 11, 2022 -- Multidisciplinary Honors Program Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Solving Problems With Corporate, Government Partners

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Larry Tumlin volunteering at Campus Pantry

10-Years of Sustainable Food

Nov 02, 2022 -- Celebrate A Decade of Green Dining Programs at UMD

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