March is Climate Awareness Month!

Emory, in alignment with the IPCC special report, commits to reducing carbon emissions 45% by 2030 and reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Emory will work toward these goals by implementing climate solutions in Emory’s operations, policy, outreach and education, and community engagement work.

Emory Climate Talk: Ruth Santiago

Convocation Hall or Zoom

This talk, "Hurricane Maria Five Years Later: Environmental, Climate, and Energy Justice in Puerto Rico" will be given by Ruth Santiago, an accomplished Community and Environmental Lawyer. Learn more about Santiago and sign up for this talk here. This can be attended in person in Convocation Hall room 208 or via Zoom.

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Educational Gardens Workday: Depot Garden

Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open work days are 1 hour long. For more information, and to be added to the gardens email list, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu. The Depot garden is located next to Kaldi's Depot. Rain will cancel or delay the workday.

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Educational Gardens Workday: Theology Garden

Come volunteer in the gardens! No tools are required. Come dressed for garden work. All open work days are 1 hour long. For more information, and to be added to the gardens email list, contact Erik Edwards at gardens@emory.edu. The Theology garden is located next to the Candler School of Theology. Rain will cancel or … Continue Reading →

Incentives Fund Deadline

Applications for both the General Sustainability and Social Justice fund and the Green Lab and Green Office fund are due at 8am EST on Monday, September 26th for the 2022-2023 cycle! Learn more about these funding opportunities to inspire positive behavior changes on campus here.

Sustainable Food Fair

Join us 11:30am-1:30pm on Tuesday, October 4th, for the annual Sustainable Food Fair at Asbury Circle. Attendees can learn about sustainable food practices, sample food from a variety of student and community groups, and purchase local goods and produce. This student-run fair takes place alongside the weekly Farmers Market, in partnership with the Office of … Continue Reading →

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Emory Farmers Market

McDonough Plaza

Come joins us at the Emory Farmers Market on McDonough Field! It will run from 11am-2pm. Get excited to connect with your favorite vendors and remember to bring your reusable bags and utensils! We will have lunch, snacks, groceries, and good company. See you there!

Community Conversations: Emory Talks Climate Action (Virtual)

Virtual Discussion

This "Community Conversations: Emory Talks Climate Action" session will occur virtually on Friday, March 24th at 10:00 am (registration required). Refer to our website for updated information about when and where the next sessions will occur.These facilitated Conversations will ensure that the work being completed by Emory's Climate Action Task Force, a group of student, faculty, staff, and community members … Continue Reading →

Should you need content in an alternate format, or require a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Sustainability Initiatives at (404) 727-9916 or emorysustainability@emory.edu. Please note that one week’s advance notice is preferred.