Affordable and Clean Energy

Minnesota’s small towns are home to some of the state’s most beloved gems. Along with breathtaking and subtly beautiful landscapes, friendly faces, and a strong sense of place, lower-population areas can also have limited resources. 

At the University of Minnesota, we're rolling up our sleeves and amping up our research to help feed the world while protecting our environment.

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.

When Samuel Makikalli decided to attend the University of Minnesota Law School, he wasn’t just looking for a degree—he was searching for a way to combine his passion for addressing climate change with the practical tools needed to make a real-world impact. 

The UMN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Initiative is excited to announce the 2025 SDG Research Grant competition!

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.

Griffin Peck, the Morris Model coordinator, initiated a planning effort to update and expand the scope of our sustainability strategic vision for the Morris community. This work included using the SDGs as a framework as they established new goals and priorities. 

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have long wanted to make something out of the millions of gallons of manure produced on the state’s farms. 

The Delta Air Lines flight flew from MSP to New York using fuel blended with winter camelina, a cover crop that Minnetonka-based Cargill helped grow.

University of Minnesota startups Carba and Aza Power Systems are included in a new initiative, Minnesota Energy Alley.