Climate Commitment
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Shippensburg University is conducting a community resilience assessment as part of its Campus Climate Commitment. This confidential survey asks participants to reflect on potential climate and weather hazards and community readiness.
As the university works towards carbon neutrality, this survey will help inform campus-community partnerships and programs.
Complete the survey and enter a drawing to win one of four $25 gift cards of their choosing.
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Survey conducted by: SU Center for Land Use and Sustainability on behalf of SU Climate Action Plan Committee
Campus Climate Commitment
Along with colleges and Universities across the United States, Shippensburg University is taking action on climate change and preparing students through research and education. Through the development of the Climate Leadership Network, Second Nature strives to “accelerate climate action in, and through, higher education.” Shippensburg University signed the Climate Commitment in May 2020, agreeing to develop a Climate Action Plan by 2023 that integrates carbon neutrality and community resilience planning. Of the 720 current signatories, 114 schools have committed to this inclusive planning effort.
We are currently finalizing a Greenhouse Gas Inventory on campus which will set a baseline for carbon neutrality planning efforts. Campus and community members are meeting regularly to discuss ideas and opportunities for collaboration and implementation. The community focused Climate Action Plan will integrate carbon neutrality planning efforts with capacity-building to promote regional planning efforts. The plan will include: setting a target date for achieving carbon neutrality on campus, opportunities to reduce greenhouse gases, and a resilience assessment to identify initial indicators and current areas of vulnerability in the community.