| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.34 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth MacKenzie |
| Submission Date | July 24, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Iowa
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.33 / 2.00 |
Sara
Maples Interim Director The UI Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
The University has four delegates (student, staff, and two faculty members) on the Iowa City Climate Action Steering Committee. The steering committee has actively participated in the development of a consensus-based Climate Action and Adaption plan for the community to reach the City's greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. They work hand in hand with the community to identify projects, provide education, promote initiatives, and received feedback. In June, the committee proposed a timeline to voted on and presented to city council.
https://www.icgov.org/project/iowa-city-climate-action-and-adaptation-plan
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
The University of Iowa president signed the "We are Still In" campaign promise, signalling that the campus will continue to advance the cause of sustainability in light of the President's rejection of Paris Climate talks.
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Colleges-Message-on/240262
A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years (if applicable):
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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