Office of Sustainability
University of Minnesota places first in two categories in US sustainability rankings
For the first time, the University of Minnesota ranked first among U.S. institutions in two categories in the Times Higher Ed (THE) Impact Rankings.
Working together to build a sustainable University
When it comes to sustainability, the University of Minnesota shines. Hear from six University leaders on what sustainability encompasses, how to practice sustainability on campus, and where the University leads in this space.
2025 SDG Research Grants Now Accepting Applications!
The UMN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Initiative is excited to announce the 2025 SDG Research Grant competition!
The work on the ground — UMN continues to implement climate infrastructure strategy
The University of Minnesota has been outlining its climate strategies for over two decades. Now the strategy is preliminary research and planning, with continued action on select items.
U of M Crookston recognized as a top performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index
The University of Minnesota Crookston has been recognized as a top performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index in the area of research and overall excellence among baccalaureate institutions.
UMD Robotics Team Wins Sustainability Award
The UMD Robotics Club, was selected as the recipient of the 2023 University of Minnesota Systemwide Sustainability Student Impact Award!
UMN Wins 2023 GameDay Zero Waste Challenge!
The challenge is a nationwide competition among colleges and universities to reduce waste generated at home football games. UMN beat out 54 other universities to win!
Road to COP 29: Effective Advocacy for Meaningful Progress
This online event will investigate opportunities and challenges for advancing climate goals at COP 29.
U of M System ranks fifth in US in sustainability impact
For the third year in a row, the University of Minnesota participated in the Times Higher Ed (THE) Impact Rankings. The 2024 rankings evaluated 2,152 universities from 125 countries/regions, comparing their efforts to conduct teaching, research, outreach and stewardship that support a more sustainable, equitable and healthy future.