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Sustainability as a Core Value

At UCSB everyone is responsible for sustainability! The UCSB sustainability office helps foster a “culture of sustainability” through supporting campus-wide sustainability efforts, coordinating program development and publicizing the sustainability work of staff, faculty and students- our greatest renewable resource! UCSB has been a national leader in environmental activism and sustainability for the past 40 years. Surrounded by beautiful coastline, it’s no wonder that Gauchos are excited about protecting our environment and creating a sustainable tomorrow on the South Coast.

Vision

UCSB is committed to global leadership in sustainability through education, research and action!

Program Goals

1. Institutionalize sustainability- work to proactively integrate sustainability into the core responsibilities of UCSB- research, teaching, learning, operations and public service.
2. Integrate sustainability into the daily activities of students, faculty and staff.  Working together we make a huge impact!
3. Create centralized communication, coordination, outreach and education. Create a central space for coordinating campus sustainability activities, achievements and assessments.
4. Support Goals and Actions developed by 11 collaborative teams in Academics and Research; Built Environment; Communication; Energy; Food; Labs, Shops & Studios; Landscape & Biotic Environment Procurement; Transportation; Waste and Water.