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Tune into the Roads to Removal Public Lecture and Symposium
The "Roads to Removal" lecture and symposium is set for February 29th and March 1st in the Dr. Vikram and Priya Lakireddy Ballroom located in the Conference Center at UC Merced. It will examine the research and opportunities identified in the report "Roads to Removal: Options for Carbon Dioxide Removal in the United States....
Bobcat voices shape the future of sustainability!
Let us know your feedback or suggestions about current sustainability practices or new sustainability ideas by filling out our webform!
UC Merced Featured on 2024 Princeton Green Honor Roll!
As one of the only two UC's to rank in the top 10, UC Merced wil strive to continue these efforts by making their medical educational building LEED Platinum and all electric! 
Medical Education Building Strives for LEED Platinum Certification
The building will implement a plethora of sustainability focused design elements and features to achieve LEED certification. It is also planned to be completely electric to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The design includes infrastructure to accommodate the installation of photovoltaics system including low flow plumbing fixtures and a...
Tune into the Regenerative Transition Webinar for Free!
Whether you have a farm or small garden, this series is designed to help you understand the pivotal role of biological soil management in the future of agriculture.
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Sustainability Initiatives

Faculty Sustainability Seed Grants

For more information on the Seed Grants, please click here!

 

Annual Joint Priorities

Beginning 2021, the ASUCM Sustainability Commission (SC), Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Sustainability (CACS), and Faculty Advisory Committee on Sustainability (FACS) collaborate to identify several sustainability actions to prioritize for the coming academic year. The goal is to raise the profile of sustainability across campus, to effect change, and to signal the campus’ commitment to a sustainable future today.

 

Joint Priorities AY 2021-2022

For AY 2021-2022, ASUCM-SC, CACS, and FACS recommended immediately taking three simple steps to clearly signal the campus’ commitment to a more sustainable future:

  1. at least double the number of green labs;
  2. at least double the number of green offices;
  3. zero out unnecessary waste production, including:
  • plastic bags at the UC Merced bookstore, Pavilion, and other campus services
  • disposable drinks containers, lids, straws, and other excess packaging at all cafés etc.
  • plastic bottles at special events and dining services
  • balloons (see appendices)

 

Joint Priorities AY 2022-2023

Coming soon!