Request for Participation Now Open for 2017 Presidential Summit on Climate Leadership

BOSTON, MA – Since 1993, Second Nature has worked with over 4,000 faculty and administrators at hundreds of colleges and universities to help make the principles of sustainability fundamental to every aspect of higher education. Now, Second Nature is inviting the Climate Leadership Network and friends to submit proposals for sessions, workshops, and presentations for the 2017 Presidential Climate Leadership Summit, February 13-15, 2017, in Tempe, AZ.

Audience: Approximately 400 participants, comprised of college and university presidents, chancellors, key sustainability staff including directors, chief business officers, facilities staff and faculty.

Who should present: Second Nature is seeking speakers from all disciplines, backgrounds and perspectives. They are interested in hearing from campus and community leaders inside and outside of the sustainability department, including in business administration, risk management, supply chain and procurement, faculty and more. Priority will be given to presidents and sustainability teams from Climate Leadership Network institutions, and Second Nature partners. 

The 2017 Presidential Climate Leadership Summit is a significant moment and turning point for Second Nature and the Climate Leadership Network. The summit will reflect on 10 years of bold climate leadership by higher education institutions, and anticipate the future of the Network and the sustainability movement. Add your voice by submitting a proposal.

Want to be a reviewer? Second Nature is seeking volunteer reviewers from the higher education field. Volunteer reviewers must be available to review assigned submissions between the dates of Wednesday, September 28 and Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Volunteer to be a reviewer.

For more information, read the guidelines for proposals. For questions, contact Devin Smith, operations manager at Second Nature, via email at [email protected].

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