Sustainability

Ensuring a sustainable future is an underlying foundation of the University’s 2016-2020 Strategic Plan. Stewarding our Planet’s Resources—with a focus on the water-energy-food nexus is also one of the plan's five thematic priorities. Consequently, Sustainability education and research takes place across the spectrum of the university. Some of this is coordinated through the Penn State Institutes of Energy and Environment and the Sustainability Institute where students can also obtain a minor in sustainability leadership.

Sustainability is a core component of the international research and educational programs in the College of Agricultural Sciences, which offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate minor in international agriculture, as well as graduate programs in international agriculture and Development.

Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE) Accord

Penn State Global is a proud signatory of the Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE) Accord (opens in a new window), with 52 commitments to specific an impactful climate actions.

Sustainability in Education Abroad

Penn State Global was proud to be recognized as the inaugural winner of The Forum on Education Abroad's Award for Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals through Education Abroad in 2022.  Our team has focused on student education and awareness, faculty and program leader development, and climate action.  A number of sustainability and climate action initiatives are highlighted on the Penn State Sustainability in Education Abroad site (opens in a new window).