Committed to Climate Action

Temple is committing to reduced emissions, better building and transportation practices, and developing a more sustainable Temple in order to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

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Get Involved

Step up into climate leadership with Temple Sustainability! Join us on Owl Connect to learn about our latest events and programming and discover volunteer and community service opportunities.

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Green Tip

Unplugging your devices, lowering your heat, and smartly disposing of waste are a few ways to leave for break on sustainable note!

 

SPOTLIGHT

Green Campus Tour

Guided maps of sustainability initiatives at Temple University
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Climate Action Plan

Temple became a signatory of the Presidents Climate Commitment in 2008 and again in 2016.
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Annual Report

Find out about Temple’s progress toward a more sustainable future by reviewing our Annual Report
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Upcoming Events

Great American Campout

Jul
18
Join Temple Ambler under the stars for a night of camping, tours and more!
Sponsor(s): 
Temple Ambler and The National Wildlife Federation's Great American Campout
Location: 
Ambler Arboretum of Temple University - 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler PA 19002

Green Careers Fair

Sep
18
Temple University Ambler EarthFest
Students will meet with and learn from representatives from a variety of green industry fields including conservation, horticulture, landscape architecture, planning, urban farming, and more!
Sponsor(s): 
Temple Ambler and the Fall BioBlitz
Location: 
Learning Center Room 202 and 203
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News

Free produce from a North Philadelphia garden

It used to be an empty lot, but now it has come alive. Temple Community Garden is a student-run garden that aims to reduce food insecurity in its North Philadelphia neighborhood.  

Date of Publication: 
06/14/2019
Author: 
Katherine Scott

Temple unveils plan to combat climate change

KYW speaks with Temple University's sustainability director Kathleen Grady about the university's new plan to combat climate change on campus. 

Date of Publication: 
04/22/2019
Author: 
Ian Bush
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