| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.57 |
| Liaison | Derek Nichols |
| Submission Date | Sept. 16, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University at Buffalo
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Ryan
McPherson Chief Sustainability Officer Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution advocate for national, state/provincial, or local public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
The University at Buffalo has supported and advocated for policies such as the various executive orders from the New York State Governor and legislation that would encourage sustainable jobs, research, and policies. UB has participated in Governor Cuomo's post-Superstorm Sandy Task Force. http://observer.com/2012/11/the-rebuilders-governor-cuomo-names-three-commissions-to-assess-storm-preparedness/
A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years:
Played a critical role in shaping the WNY Environmental Alliance's Action Agenda. Each year the Western New York Environmental Alliance (WNYEA) raises an annual action agenda through its Advocacy Policy. Planks for the WNYEA are brought forth by member organizations and pushed up through WNYEA Working Groups. This process relies heavily on the support, advice and counsel of the Issues & Advocacy Process Group. This group helps Working Groups to develop advocacy items, from comments and statements to campaigns and planks. http://www.growwny.org/action-agenda/
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
Under New York State Law it is illegal for a public State University of New York to do this.
The website URL where information about the institution’s advocacy efforts is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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