Dear President,
On October 10th, 2010
- "10/10/10" - thousands of groups around the world are joining the "Global Work Party" to find real-world solutions to address the climate crisis and send
a strong message to the leaders that if people can get to work, so can they.
Recognizing the pivotal role higher
education has always played in catalyzing positive change in the society, the
United Negro College Fund and Second Nature invite you to leverage your
leadership to address the climate challenge, and contribute to this symbolic
global day of action, by joining the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) before 10/10/10. To do so, please
sign the enclosed Commitment document and send it to the address provided.
Our goal is to engage 10 new
minority-serving institutions in the ACUPCC network by 10/10/10 and celebrate
that success. As the president of an institution that educates students of
diverse socio-economic backgrounds to become responsible citizens, your participation
is critical. Without equal
representation and a diverse coalition, our society will not be able to create
the change needed to ensure a safe, livable future for all.
To date, 674 presidents and chancellors have joined together, committing to 1) create a plan to eliminate net
greenhouse gas emissions on their own time-line; 2) take at least two tangible
actions in the short-term; 3) promote education, research and community
engagement on the topic; and 4) publicly report on progress. The Commitment is flexible and not
prescriptive - each institution takes their own approach, ensuring that
decisions are feasible, cost-effective and right for its circumstances. ACUPCC
institutions have realized significant benefits, including attracting funding, cost-savings,
and a renewed sense of purpose and excitement across campus. The ACUPCC provides the space for the
signatories to collaborate, share their experiences and learn from each other
as they face these challenges.
Climate disruption is a massive,
complex challenge, which no one school can overcome on its own. Joining this collective initiative of
the higher education sector is the most effective and beneficial step you can
take to contribute to the national efforts to address the climate challenge.
The United Negro College Fund and Second Nature, would
like to thank you for your leadership on this important issue, and
consideration of joining signing the ACUPCC before 10/10/10. If you have any questions, please
contact us at acupcc@secondnature.org.
Sincerely,
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