University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus
PAE-24: Sustainability Policy Advocacy

In 1993, the University of Colorado established the Wirth Chair in Environmental and Community Development Policy. It is the first Chair in public policy in the University and the only Chair at the University of Colorado Denver. It honors the environmental and sustainable development achievements of former Senator and Undersecretary of State Timothy E. Wirth. Wirth's work in Congress, in the State Department and now as President of the United Nations Foundation has truly made a difference. The Wirth Chair is committed to helping governments, businesses, non-profit groups and community organizations form sustainable development partnerships that carefully balance economic, environmental and expanded social welfare objectives and strategies. The Wirth Chair meets with local, regional, state, and federal political leaders to influence policy in sustainability. A a snapshot of activities that the Wirth Chair has been involved with: • Global Women Scholars Network (Scholar Mentoring Initiative) • Rocky Mountain Sustainability and Science Network (RMSSN Summer Academy) • Host of the weekly Wynkoop Sustainability Series • Host of the Sustainability Chair Awards (Denver’s Political Who’s Who in Sustainability) • Highly involved in the Energy Futures and Natural Gas State forums