Sustainability at the University of Maryland
The University of Maryland is committed to advance sustainability through the ways we impact the world: teaching, research, service, and operations.
Office of Sustainability
The Office of Sustainability supports & advances campus environmental performance & literacy, engagement, financial stewardship, & social well-being.
Progress Hub
The Progress Hub is the Office of Sustainability's new web portal for reporting UMD's measurable steps toward achieving campus sustainability goals.
Sustainability Fund Priority Deadline- Oct. 15
Any student, staff, or faculty can apply for funding to implement sustainability projects on campus. The priority deadline to submit proposals for the Sustainability Fund Grant is October 15th.
Campus Sustainability Month: Events and debut of CAP 3.0
Celebrate our collective accomplishments and continuing progress towards a more sustainable campus through events and exploring resources related to the Climate Action Plan 3.0.
Sustainability at UMD
SustainableUMD refers to the campus-wide commitment to environmental responsibility. Any student, staff, or faculty can contribute to the SustainableUMD Network through research, academics, operations, or individual actions. Together we can tackle some of humanity’s grand challenges.
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Office of Sustainability
The University of Maryland Office of Sustainability supports SustainableUMD through facilitating the development and implementation of sustainable policies, practices, and programs for the campus community. It supports the university and the Sustainability Council in identifying and tracking progress towards key sustainability goals.
UMD Office of Sustainability
Measuring Progress
The SustainableUMD Progress Hub displays campus sustainability metrics in interactive dashboards, celebrates stories of sustainable progress across the UMD community, and connects local action at UMD with global sustainability goals.
Explore the Progress HubSustainability News from University of Maryland
Foiling Food Waste, Battling Plastic Bottles: UMD Sustainability Fund’s Victories
Study: U.S. Can Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 65% by 2035
USDA Grant Supports Study of Groundwater’s Role as Farms Adapt to Climate Change
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