A core program of Second Nature that connects 23 of the world's leading research universities and university systems committed to accelerating climate action on campus, in communities, and at a global scale
Research Universities Taking Action
Western Joins UC3
UC3 is extremely excited to welcome Western University, located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak, and Attawandaron peoples – in London, Ontario, Canada to the coalition!
We look forward to collaborating with Western to promote climate and community resilience.
Drexel Joins UC3
Jump-starting a year of focused climate action known as Climate Year, Drexel University has joined the University Climate Change Coalition (UC3), an alliance of more than 20 leading research universities working to accelerate the development of local climate solutions and build community resilience.
November UC3 President's Roundtable
In November, President Ono will be hosting a roundtable discussion with UC3 presidents, chancellors, and rectors to discuss UC3’s priority strategic actions and plan for key milestone activities over the next year.
Putting a Price on Carbon: A Primer for University Leaders
The purpose of this primer is to bring higher education leaders up to speed on carbon pricing as a useful tool for addressing the challenge of climate change at the university and societal level. This primer covers a brief rationale for carbon pricing and also highlights several examples of what university leaders are already doing to help put a price on carbon, with notes on several additional considerations for doing so in an economically and socially responsible way.
Rutgers Climate Symposium 2020
The Rutgers Climate Symposium invited students, faculty and staff from academic and research institutions throughout the US, Canada and Mexico, as well as members of the public, to a virtual symposium on the role of public universities in transformative climate action for a just recovery. Featured speakers included members from four other UC3 members universities.
Midwest Climate Summit
Washington University in St. Louis recently kicked off the Midwest Climate Summit in partnership with over twenty leading Midwestern higher education institutions, non-profits, local governments, and businesses, including fellow UC3 members The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan.The goal of the Summit is to deepen expertise, accelerate climate action, and develop a Midwestern response to the climate crisis.
Cross-Sector Climate Forum Guide
The Guide for Hosting Cross-Sector Climate Forums was developed in collaboration with members from UC3 to provide guidance to campus climate leaders on how to plan for and host a cross-sector climate forum.
UBC Taking the Lead
University of British Columbia President Santa J. Ono takes over as the new UC3 Leadership Lead, leading the Coalition in the implementation of its new five-year strategic plan.
COVID-19 & Climate Resources
UC3 universities pull together and share research, tools, and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic and climate action to share with other higher education institutions.