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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · 24d

NEW WEBINAR:

Join Second Nature and Clearloop on October 30 at 1pm ET for a conversation on next-generation grid decarbonization and how colleges and universities can stay ahead of price changes while driving real community impact.

Free to attend – Register now: bit.ly/ClearloopWeb...

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Oct 2

We are celebrating October Sustainability Month with a special offer for non-members! Non-member higher education professionals can take 30% off the Early Bird Non-Member registration for our 2026 Summit. Register by November 14 with a special code.

Receive Code: bit.ly/ReceiveCode

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Sep 18

Campus climate storytelling is a pillar of our mission; we’re proud to highlight how member campuses like Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) are embedding sustainability into every part of campus life.

Read how TMCC turned one year of focus into sustained action: bit.ly/TMCCCampusCl...

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Sep 2

Mexican universities are stepping up for the climate. On May 26, 2025, 21 public and private universities gathered at UNAM and Tecnológico de Monterrey for the Rector Summit, launching the Mexican Network of Universities for Climate Action. Read the full story: bit.ly/TecDeMonterr...

Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Aug 18

@bowvalleycollege.bsky.social is showcasing climate leadership through innovation and play. This summer, it launched The Adaptation Game (TAG), a story-driven tabletop role-playing game that explores how cities can adapt to floods, wildfires, and heatwaves. Read more here: bit.ly/BowValleyCol...

Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Aug 7

Call for 2026 Summit Session Proposals is OPEN! Help shape the agenda for the 2026 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit happening March 8-10 in Chicago.

Submit your proposal by October 6, 2025: bit.ly/SummitSessio...

Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Jul 29

Second Nature opposes efforts to undermine established science. The science produced by researchers at colleges and universities across the country has clearly and repeatedly demonstrated that pollution endangers public health. Read the full statement here: bit.ly/SecondNature...

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Jul 24

Meet the business leaders of tomorrow—and the program shaping them.

Duke University’s ClimateCAP initiative is transforming the future of business leadership by putting climate at the core of MBA education.

Read the full story here: bit.ly/DukeClimateCAP

Reposted by Second Nature

Alex Barron @alexrbarron.bsky.social · Jul 9

Second Nature (@leadonclimate.bsky.social), the non-profit that manages higher ed. climate commitments is now recommending _as_best_practice_ the development of an internal carbon price so that climate costs/regulatory risks are automatically built into key decisions.

Second Nature recommends that colleges and universities develop a climate action strategy that includes some type of internal carbon pricing, either as a mechanism to inform climate-positive decision-making or as a mechanism for generating revenue estimates for decarbonization and, if applicable, offset purchases.

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Jul 22

Attention Climate Leadership Network Members: The 2025 Catalyst Grant application is open! We're awarding seven grants totalling $35,000 in unrestricted funds to support innovative campus climate action projects.

Applications due: September 25, 2025

Learn More & Apply Now: lnkd.in/gFJi3fH8

Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Jul 8

We're thrilled to welcome Clearloop, the carbon solutions platform of Silicon Ranch Corporation, as a new Supporting Partner! Clearloop helps organizations of all sizes expand access to clean energy and accelerate solar deployment in high-impact U.S. communities.

Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Jun 25

See what’s happening in the CLN!
The Summit on Women’s Leadership in Climate Justice at Mount Holyoke College, a CLN member, brought together women and gender-diverse leaders for an event focused on the intersection of climate and racial justice. Learn more about this event here: lnkd.in/gHethbsK

Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Jun 24

JUST ANNOUNCED! The 2026 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit, hosted by Second Nature, will take place in Chicago from March 8 to 10, 2026! Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the Climate Leadership Commitments and unite to tackle the climate crisis! Register Now: bit.ly/Register2026...

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Jun 17

The 2026 Climate Luminary Honors applications are open! These awards recognize colleges and universities in the Climate Leadership Network that are leading the way in climate action across six categories, including a new Climate Resilience category.

Learn more and apply today: lnkd.in/gqeqCCGn

Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Jun 12

We're thrilled to welcome the University of Virginia to the Climate Leadership Network, joining a nationwide movement of higher education institutions committed to bold climate action!

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Jun 10

In April 2023, CLN member Loyola University Chicago committed to sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources through a long-term agreement with the Double Black Diamond Solar project, the largest solar farm east of the Mississippi River. Learn more here: lnkd.in/gNTcM2AX

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · May 29

Thanks for the shoutout!

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · May 22

Join us and Indigo on June 3rd to learn how soil carbon sequestration can support the decarbonization goals of higher education in our upcoming webinar, "Soil: A Powerful, Underestimated Climate Solution."

Register Now: lnkd.in/gh4eaZTP

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · May 22

CLN Happenings: University at Buffalo, has become the first SUNY campus to enhance its climate neutrality efforts by purchasing high-quality carbon credits to offset emissions from university-funded air travel and other hard-to-decarbonize activities. Read the full story here: lnkd.in/gJX5kEkC

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · May 20

Second Nature member, Fort Lewis College, has made history by appointing Dr. Jennifer Dennison as its first Indigenous president. Her presidency marks a transformative moment for the college and Native communities across the region. Read the full story here: bit.ly/FortLewisCol...

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · May 15

We are proud to continue uplifting member institution climate work with Virginia Wesleyan University whose project maps urban heat, plants trees in high-risk areas, and brings residents together to co-create a cooler, more equitable future.

Read the full story here: bit.ly/CoolDownP-Town

📸: VWU

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · May 15

NEW! Applications now open for the 2026 Climate Luminary Honors.

We are proud to continue recognizing our member institutions that are demonstrating bold leadership in creating a just, sustainable, and climate-resilient future.

Learn more and apply: bit.ly/ApplyCLH2026

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Apr 25

We were honored to have her as a participant in this vital conversation.

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Apr 23

Upcoming Webinar: Collective action powers movements! But how can networks actually accelerate climate action in higher education? Join us for an insightful conversation with campus leaders across the Climate Leadership Network as we answer this question. Register Here: lnkd.in/gfbV-WEC

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Second Nature @leadonclimate.bsky.social · Apr 17

At the University of Illinois Chicago, the Heritage Garden is more than just a green space, it’s a movement. Rooted in cultural heritage, environmental justice, and hands-on learning, this innovative program empowers students to tackle climate challenges. Read the full story: bit.ly/UICHeritageG...

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