2018 Cornell University Sustainability Leadership Summit

2018 Sustainability Leadership Summit

Envisioning Impact

Cornell University | Dec 6th, 2018 | G10 Room, Biotechnology Building

This year's theme, Envisioning Impact, will explore the role of our campus and community in advancing key sustainability themes. How will we create an engaged, inspired, and connected network of leaders to advance solutions and innovation, and extend our impact to the community, state, and beyond?

The Summit brings together multiple campus partners to network and make progress on various campus sustainability projects and initiatives. Summit attendance is by invitation only for morning sessions. Afternoon workshops are open to the campus community and require separate registration here.

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2018 Agenda

Morning Sessions (by invitation only)
Main sessions will be held in G10 Biotechnology

8:00am Registration & Networking

Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided. Plan to network and explore goals in the Sustainability Plan with an engaging and interactive setup.

8:30am Welcome Remarks and Morning Keynote

Kickoff the morning with an exciting review of Cornell's sustainability progress and future plans, followed by a keynote lecture by Shorna Allred, Associate Professor of Natural Resources and winner of the Engaged Scholar Prize. Professor Allred has advanced engaged community learning and sustainability research for the campus living laboratory and in our community.

9:30am Coffee Break

9:45am Breakout Session 1: Advancing Campus Sustainability

How can we advance sustainability goals and a framework to accelerate progress on campus and in our community? These breakout sessions will focus on three specific areas and tactics, planning, and collaboration to support them. (see below for 3 breakout sessions)

11:00am Coffee Break

11:15am Breakout Session 2: Scaling our Impact

After spending the morning exploring our own campus and impact, the second breakout session will inspire new thinking on how to connect our work, our living laboratory, and our potential to a local and global audience.

12:30pm Lunch & Networking

1:30pm Afternoon Hands-on Workshops - Register here

A series of informative, hands-on workshops with specific training, education, or planning goals in mind. Workshops will be open to the full campus community and are currently under development.

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Breakout Session 1: Advancing Campus Sustainability
9:45am-11:00am (1hr 15 min)

How can we advance sustainability goals and a framework to accelerate progress on campus and in our community? These breakout sessions will focus on three specific areas and tactics, planning, and collaboration to support them.

(Climate) Climate Adaptation & Resiliency Planning (Biotech G10, Main Room)
(Sustainable Campus) Enhancing Sustainable Materials Management (Biotech 130, Board Room)
(Engagement) Climate & Sustainability Behavior Change on Campus (Biotech G01, Conference Room)

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Breakout Session 2: Scaling our Impact
11:15am - 12:30pm (1hr 15 min)

After spending the morning exploring our own campus and impact, the second breakout sessions will inspire new thinking on how to connect our work, our living laboratory, and our potential to a local and global audience.

(Campus Impact) Advancing the Living Laboratory at Cornell (Biotech G10, Main Room)
(Local Impact) Engaged Cornell Workshop (Biotech G01, Conference Room)
(Global Impact) Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Biotech 130, Board Room)

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Afternoon Workshops: Open to all
1:30pm-3:00pm (1hr 30 min)

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/december-sustainability-workshops-2018-tickets-52092254335

A series of informative, hands-on workshops with specific training, education, or planning goals in mind. Workshops are open to the full campus community and require additional registration. Sessions include:

• Green Your Office in Under 1 Hour (Weill Room 226)
• Jumpstart Sustainable Purchasing Practices (G01 Biotech)
• How to Use Remote Participation & Flex Work Tools (Weill Room 221)

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We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request accessibility and disability accommodations, please contact sustainability@cornell.edu.