Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee is a new student organization at Northern Arizona University. We recognize the need for climate change mitigation and adaptation at various scales. As a higher-research institution, it is vital that we utilize the knowledge and expertise of our student body to lead the way in environmental sustainability and climate action. Our committee aims to provide an avenue for students to get involved with tangible, visible, and research-based campus sustainability initiatives that are hands-on and engage the wider community!

Social Media: 

Join us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/nauclimateactioncommittee  
@nauclimateactioncommittee

Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/gsgclimateaction/shared_invite/zt-24py7wq1h-FJnmRkgonVXk1qw4i3Aa1Q

True Blue Connects: https://nau.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/nauclimateactioncommittee 

Ongoing Projects:

1. The Thermal Film project: We propose an investment in UV-reflecting thermal films for windows of the Physical Sciences building. This is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 48,864 lbs or 22,164 kg each year. Read our Green Fund proposal HERE, submitted 4/6/23 and approved 4/25/23. Some installations have been completed, and the rest will be installed over winter break.

2.  Alternative Commuting & Accessibility: We want to promote alternative commuting in an accessible way. Free bikes anyone? (;

3. Window Caulking energy efficiency project: We will be working to make more campus windows air-tight and better insulated to reduce thermal exchange 

4. Adopt a Street: CAC will be working to adopt our own street! In exchange for publicity, we keep the street looking pristine

5. Donation Drive: We want to help international students get situated when they move to Flagstaff, while simultaneously reducing waste with a donation drive

6. Fleet Electrification Now!: In coordination with Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance, we want to push the university, city, and county toward immediate electrification of their fleet vehicles.

Have another idea of how to reduce the university's carbon emissions, or want to get involved with any of these projects? Let us know and we can work together!

Events:

1. SSLUG Garden Fall Festival, Oct 13th 4:30-7:30pm at NAU SSLUG Garden

2. Recurring Club Meeting Monday, Oct 23rd 6-7pm, University Union Walnut A or Zoom

3. Halloween Climate Protest, Oct 28th 11am-2pm, Flagstaff City Hall Lawn

4. Recurring Club Meeting Monday, Nov 6th 6-7pm, University Union Walnut A or Zoom

5. Recurring Club Meeting Monday, Nov 20th 6-7pm, University Union Walnut A or Zoom

6. Recurring Club Meeting Monday, Dec 4th 6-7pm, University Union Walnut A or Zoom

Can't make it in person? Join us on Zoom! 

https://nau.zoom.us/j/86449041786?pwd=dkdhNFNxSDg0d0NoeTdKR0xSQlNEZz09

Meeting ID: 864 4904 1786

Password: 198529

Faculty Advisor:         Dr. John Fegyveresi                             John.Fegyveresi@nau.edu

President:                      Phoenix Eskridge-Aldama               Pje53@nau.edu

Vice President:           Lia Melis                                               Lsm84@nau.edu  

Treasurer:               Ross Priehs                                Rp922@nau.edu