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Office of Sustainability
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

Ways to Take Action

Home Ways to Take Action

This Progress Hub highlights many of the ways that UMD as an institution is addressing campus environmental impacts. Individual actions are crucial as well, and whether you are on campus or at home, you can reduce your emissions through your daily choices and with your community.

Graduating student shows Maryland pride at UMD's spring 2025 commencement ceremony.

Our university is participating in environmental action through research, service and teaching. The Center for Global Sustainability (in the School of Public Policy) collaborated with state government to produce the Maryland's Climate Pathway report which highlights local and subnational action being taken across the state. A majority of the world's people are calling for stronger action: UMD and Maryland are stepping up to meet this call to action.

The Office of Sustainability offers resources, tools, and guidance for you about why and how to get involved in ways that contribute to global impact for good

Girl Planting

Green at Home Guide

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Kids on Bike

Trails & Green Spaces Guide

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Kids on Mall

Coping with Climate Anxiety Toolkit

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Office of Sustainability
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