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Session

Shared Interest (SI)

Turning the World Green: Sustainability in International Education

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM EDT
Location: Bluegrass B
Presentation Description:

Have you ever felt conflicted about the environmental impact of your work in international education? Often, our efforts seem at odds with our commitment to being “green”. This session will demonstrate how we all can better align our passions for International Education and sustainability by taking concrete, low cost, and easy steps towards greener practices. Learn how providers and universities are engaging with climate action and supporting more sustainable study abroad programs. Come listen, learn, and collaborate with us to help protect our planet!

Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will take away actionable steps to improve sustainable practices in study abroad by engaging and leveraging departmental contacts, collaborating with study abroad partners, and involving students in sustainability initiatives
  • After the presentation, attendees will have a better understanding of CANIE (Climate Action Network for International Educators) and how to become a member.
  • During the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with each other to discuss ways their campuses/companies are supporting green initiatives.

    Chair and Presenter(s)

  • Brianna Rice

    University Relations Director
    CIS Abroad
    Easthampton, Massachusetts

    Slides