Join us for Cornell University's first Climate Action Week, a call to action on climate change. You are invited to take part in conversations and events happening throughout the week aimed to build community and generate action across campus.

Inspired by Cornell's Climate Action Plan, our overarching plan for achieving carbon neutrality in campus operations by 2035, this week features opportunities designed to educate and engage students, faculty, and staff. You can participate in comedy workshops, speaker events, film screenings, conferences & competitions, and watch sessions from COP27 in Egypt.

However you choose to take part, help us envision the future of a carbon neutral campus and a just & sustainable world.

Featured Events

• 11/15 Cartooning for Climate Change
• 11/18 Stand Up for Climate Change
• 11/30 Our Changing Menu with Michael Hoffmann & Danielle Eiseman  *New date*

Partner Events

• 11/13-11/18:  Cornell Delegation to COP27 in Egypt
• 11/16:  How to Launch Your Public Service Career Through Professional Fellowships
• 11/16-12/18:  Screening of "The Mermaids, or Aiden in Wonderland"
• 11/16-11/17:  Global Grand Challenges Symposium: Frontiers and the Future
• 11/17:  Sustainable Clothing Care
• 11/18:  Cornell Energy Connection 2022 (Cornell Tech Campus)
• 11/18:  Creative Writing and Art Competition
• 11/18:  Ithaca Rally for Climate, Jobs, and Justice

Opportunities

• Sign up for Low-Carbon Air Travel Pilot
  Departments, teams, or individuals can participate in Cornell's pilot program to assess the patterns of business air travel throughout the Cornell community. Your role will be to examine possible strategies for reducing your carbon emissions from air travel through a combination of techniques to avoid, reduce, and offset emissions. 
   
• Integrate Sustainability into Every Event
  Calling all event planners! Designed for events large and small, the Sustainable Event Program supports anyone who plans events at Cornell. You can get started with our step-by-step guide, browse our sustainable caterers list, certify your next event as a "Sustainable Event," or schedule a free 30-minute consultation to support your planning.
   
• Drawdown Energy on Campus
  During Climate Action Week and throughout the year, members of the Cornell community are asked to take high-impact actions to save the greatest energy & carbon emissions on campus where they live, work, and learn. See how your individual actions add up and complement the university's efforts to reduce campus-wide energy consumption through our Energy Conservative Initiative.

Available Videos

President of Iceland: Can Small States Make a Difference? (11/10) (Video)
In his lecture, President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson discusses the country's impact on the international scene, including geothermal resources and addressing the climate & energy crises. Hosted by the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies.

Community Forum: Cornell University Borehole Observatory (11/3) (Video)
During this forum, members the CUBO project team share data gathered through the nearly two-mile deep exploratory borehole, and discuss next steps for moving toward a sustainable means of heating campus. For more information, visit: earthsourceheat.cornell.edu