In the Spring of 2009 the President's Task Force on Climate Change completed its assignment of developing a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Johns Hopkins University. The full report is below. President's Task Force on Climate Change Final Report President's Task Force on Climate Change Appendices
On May 4, 2009, President Daniels endorsed the report in a letter to the Johns Hopkins community. In his letter he articulated how this report will help shape the vision for Johns Hopkins in the future. Even in this difficult economic climate, it is clear we have opportunities to provide environmental leadership that will help set the foundation for a stronger and more dynamic university for decades to come...As is our tradition, we can lead through discovery and scholarship and by putting what we learn into action. This is the essence of principled and responsible university leadership. I am confident that the recommendations we ultimately implement will catapult us to a leadership position in sustainability. |
The report was the culmination of efforts that started with the Johns Hopkins Sustainability Committee and was furthered by the Task Force and three working groups: Tactics and Strategies, Innovation and Research, and Community Partnerships. Members of these groups included Johns Hopkins scholars, professional staff, and students, as well as local experts with specific knowledge of the target issues. The final reports of the three working groups are below. Working Group I: Tactics and Strategies
Working Group II: Community Partnerships
Working Group III: Innovation and Research
The President's Task Force in the News Roadmap to Greener JHU and Beyond - May 4, 2009
JHU Gazette covers Task Force progress - August 18, 2008
JHU Gazette covers the first Task Force meeting - January 28, 2008
JHU Gazette announces creation of the Task Force - July 23, 2007
Baltimore Examiner article on the President's Task Force - June 7, 2007
Johns Hopkins News-Letter announces Task Force - May 22, 2007
Sustainability Committee climate change recommendations - May 2007
Background Briefing Packet Meeting Agenda
A Letter From President Brody Regarding JHU's Climate Change Policy
JHU Gazette Article on the Task Force
Task Force Structure and Overview
Task Force Member Biographies
Strategies for Carbon Neutrality (from the new journal, Sustainability)
Climate Change 101 (An overview of climate change science from the Pew Center)
Recommended Reading for Task Force Members
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