The Commons - May 2021

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For alumni and friends of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison

2021 Earth Day program engages around the globe

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UW-Madison wins federal Green Ribbon Schools Postsecondary SOCIAL IMPRESSIONS Sustainability Award

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Thank you to all those who joined us for the Nelson Institute 2021 virtual Earth Day learning event titled “Nature at Work: Inspiring Just Responses for an Unruly World.” From April 22-23, more than a thousand people from around the world attended both live and prerecorded sessions that explored a range of topics centered around environmental justice. We are grateful to all of the speakers who shared their expertise with us and to all of our partners who supported this event.

Additionally, on Earth Day Governor Tony Evers released a proclamation for Earth Day, noting the role former Wisconsin Governor and Nelson Institute namesake, Gaylord Nelson played in its creation. Governor Evers’ proclamation also indicates the importance of environmental justice in moving conservation and sustainability efforts forward. Chancellor Blank also dedicated her blog to the theme as well. See Blank’s Slate: Reflections for Earth Day 2021.

The U.S. Department of Education has named the University of Wisconsin-Madison a 2021 Green Ribbon Schools Postsecondary Sustainability Awardee, thanks to its “deep legacy of environmental stewardship,” which includes more than 50 years of work by the Nelson Institute. The federal education department also noted that UW-Madison remains “a leader in environment- and sustainability-related research, education, and operations,” which directly relates to the continued efforts of Nelson Institute partners such as the Office of Sustainability. Read more.


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