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STARS Platinum - the highest
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100%
Renewable electricity
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The state's only 4-star Certified Green Restaurants® (we have 2)
Sustainability runs deep at UNH, and is our future
We've been STARS Platinum rated since 2017, it's the highest level of sustainability performance from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). It's a distinction of less than 10 universities and colleges in the country. Our practices, successes and future solutions are a university-wide effort by faculty, staff and students.
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Sustainability at UNH
You can start by exploring UNH's hundreds of sustainability-related courses, nearly 40 related majors/minors and Sustainability Institute – a gateway for all students to make impact on campus and in local communities through internships, fellowships, hands-on experiences and volunteering.
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Sustainability Dual Major
UNH is one of the only universities in the country to offer a dual major in sustainability – a powerful experience to better understand any major from a sustainability perspective. Combine your education with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to create a more sustainable future.
UNH Earns Highest National Rating for Sustainability for Third Consecutive Time
UNH Earns Highest National Rating for Sustainability for Third Consecutive Time
University once again achieves STARS Platinum status
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UNH Leading the Way on New Hampshire’s First-Ever Food System Strategic Plan
UNH Leading the Way on New Hampshire’s First-Ever Food System Strategic Plan
Sustainability Institute’s NH Food Alliance helps build roadmap for farmers, fisherman and consumers
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UNH Positions Students, Businesses to Thrive in Wake of SEC Climate Disclosure Ruling
UNH Positions Students, Businesses to Thrive in Wake of SEC Climate Disclosure Ruling
Sustainability programs prepare students for in-demand jobs and companies for compliance
ArticleSustainability Events
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September26
8:30am - 3:00pm, 2025 Saul O Sidore Memorial Lecture Series: Human Health, Planetary Health, and What Sustains Us Friday, September 26, 20258:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.MUB, Strafford Room Learn more about the speakers and scheduleThis symposium will offer an expansive view of health and sustainability, posing questions and connections meant to inspire and interrogate ideas about what it means to cultivate a community committed to supporting health, well-being, and sustainability for all. Scientists, ph...
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October18
10:00am - 3:00pm, All are welcome to Ocean Discovery Day where you'll discover Marine Science and Ocean Engineering at UNH. From ocean acoustics to plankton, there's something for everyone! Designed to engage explorers of all ages, Ocean Discovery Day offers a variety of hands-on activities and presentations. This program will be held at our state-of-the-art Ocean Engineering Lab. Get a glimpse at the latest technology used to map the ocean floor, see how scientists use data sondes to monitor...
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October3012:40pm - 2:00pm, Changemaker Speaker Series: Ending the Climate Crisis with Market-driven SolutionsThursday, October 30, 2025 12:40 – 2 p.m. MUB, Granite State Room This exciting event will feature a dynamic conversation between Anne Finucane, UNH ’74 and Dr. Jennifer C. Jenkins, '98 Ph.D. about how we can help end the climate crisis through market-driven solutions.Finucane has regularly been named to Forbes’ and Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in the World lists, along with American Banker’s ...
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October303:30pm - 5:30pm, Thursday, October 30, 20253:30-5:30 p.m.MUB Strafford Room Celebrate with us! Students, faculty, staff and alumni will be recognized for their contributions to our collective commitment to human dignity for all people and ecological integrity in all places. Reception immediately following. The Sustainability Awards program seeks to celebrate and incentivize research and scholarship, curriculum development and teaching, campus initiatives and culture, and external engagement ...
