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Trent-AffiliatedEnvironmental and Resource Studies Program Trent's undergraduate academic Program devoted to study of environmental issues. Environmental & Life Sciences Graduate Program Trent's graduate academic Program devoted to study of environmental & other sciences in a multitude of fields. The Kawartha World Issues Centre (KWIC) KWIC has moved into the Environmental Resource Centre in the Environmental Sciences Centre (room ES B101). Some older less useful materials have been moved out, and some of KWIC's materials have been moved in. The student work area is still there for those who wish to work in the library, and there are plans to place 2 public use computer terminals (with internet access) in the library. Sustainable Trent http://www.trentu.ca/stuorg/sustainabletrent/ "Sustainable Trent (ST) is an inclusive, student run, organization working to promote sustainability both on an institutional and individual level, though liaising with on and off campus organizations, as well as by encouraging education and involvement of any interested party." Trent-Fleming Trail Studies Unit http://www.trentu.ca/academic/trailstudies/ Several members of Trent University and Fleming College established a Trail Studies Unit in 1992, to help provide expertise on the development, planning, management and interpretation of trails. Trent University Health & Safety http://www.trentu.ca/healthandsafety/ Many environmental issues have a health aspect to them. This web site is maintained by the Trent Health and Safety Committee, which includes members from faculty, staff, administration, and students. Trent University Nature Areas http://www.trentu.ca/natureareas/ This site describes the various nature areas on Trent's Symons campus. Several Trent faculty and staff are involved in managing and maintaining these areas, and they are used by many individuals for recreation. Trent University Physical Resources http://www.trentu.ca/physicalresources/ Physical Resources is responsible for many maintaining & implementing many environmental initiatives, including for example, waste management & grounds management. Peterborough & Surrounding CommunitiesOntario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) http://www.opirgpeterborough.ca/ Peterborough Green-Up "We are a non-profit charitable organization with a focus on environmental issues such as waste reduction, water and energy conservation, green space enhancement and CO2 reduction. CanadaCBC's One Million Acts of Green Trent has been a major player in this initiative! ERST-480 Reports: Environmental Issues at Other Universities Reviews of environmental issues at other universities were completed by students in the course "Greening the Campus" (ERST-480) in the 2004-05 academic year. These reports (pdf) are listed below, sorted by university name.
University of Toronto Sustainability Office http://sustainability.utoronto.ca/ The Office aims to create a culture of sustainability at the University of Toronto, which will be reflected in its functions and operations, resulting in tangible environmental, economic and social benefits. University of Victoria Sustainability Project The University of Victoria contributing to the creation of a sustainable campus and community. WorldwideApollo Alliance "The Apollo Alliance is a coalition of labor, business, environmental, and community leaders working to catalyze a clean energy revolution that will put millions of Americans to work in a new generation of high-quality, green-collar jobs."
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) The Association of University Leaders for a Sustainable Future (ULSF) Initiatives include the Talloires Declaration, the first official statement made by university administrators of a commitment to environmental sustainability in higher education. Campus Sustainability Assessment Project Society for College and University Planning "SCUP supports integrated planning that is holistic, systemic, and crosses functional and operational boundaries."
Sustainable Campuses Campaign http://syc-cjs.org/sustainable/homepage This is a Sierra Youth Coalition (SYC) initiative that works to assist, empower and network university students working to make their schools more sustainable.
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