The University of Minnesota is committed to incorporating sustainability into all aspects of the institution and we are leading the way through our teaching, research, and outreach and the operations that support them.
Sustainability goals as outlined in the University of Minnesota's systemwide strategic plan, MPact 2025:
Build a fully sustainable future.
Demonstrate state and worldwide leadership in sustainability and environmental teaching, research, and convening power.
Develop system leadership and governance coordination for sustainability initiatives.
Establish next-generation systemwide Climate Action Plan for 2030.
Latest Sustainability News
August 9, 2023 at 2:31 PM
U-Spatial has awarded prizes in nine categories, including a Grand Prize of $1000 to Andrew Hallberg's StoryMap, "Stop the Thud!".
A graduate student in Conservation Sciences, Andrew has created an interactive map tracking bird-building collisions at the UMN Twin Cities campus through "Stop the Thud!", a citizen science based recording system.
Check out Andrew's story map for more information and data and look for Stop the Thud! signs around campus to help continue this project!
August 9, 2023 at 12:34 PM
Employee U Cards are now Employee Transit Passes (ETPs)! All Twin Cities benefits-eligible faculty and staff will receive unlimited access to all transit systems in the Twin Cities metro area!
