UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) information included on every education abroad program information page

Online pre-departure orientation for students includes a sustainability section and conscientious travel tips

Penn State faculty leader sustainability workshops help program leaders incorporate the UN SDGs into their curriculum

Sponsoring staff and faculty to attend professional workshops hosted by experts

Initiate conversations with partners and host institutions about sustainability

Prioritizing sustainability curriculum and program logistics during new program proposal and development stages

Incentivizing itinerary changes to mitigate environmental impact

Development of a sustainability-focused education abroad course open to all majors at all campuses

Sustainability scholars award for 10-15 study abroad students annually

Stay Local/Big Impact Small Footprint participants are entered to win mini grants

Faculty leader development grants for curricular and logistical updates to advance the UN SDGs

"Paper-light" or "paper-free" in-person events

Streamlined print materials that are appropriate for all events

No more event-specific t-shirts or giveaways

Conscientious selection of vendors for branded items

Reducing plastic packaging and shipping distances on promotional items

Prioritizing local and sustainable vendors for catering

Offering vegetarian and vegan options only at marquee events

Updated signage and volunteers to assist with recycling and composting at events

Enhanced virtual events and self-paced online resources

Work with Penn State Sustainability 

Collaborate with Penn State academic units and faculty leaders

The Forum on Education Abroad (member institution)

NAFSA Association for International Educators (member institution)

CANIE Climate Action Network for International Educations (individual staff members can join)