Happy Holidays!

We hope your Fall Semester is wrapping up well!

Office of Climate Action would like to wish everyone a safe and sustainable holiday season filled with the warmth of family and the eco-consciousness of caring for our planet. As we gather 'round the table, let's toast to a sustainable future and a healthier Earth. We thank you for staying with us during the exciting year that 2024 has been, and we look forward to welcoming 2025 with you!

Update

Waste Dashboard launched

The Procurement and Waste Management Climate Action Group will measure and reduce Scope 3 emissions associated with non-food supply chain, procurement, and waste. Learn more.

Spotlight

Rutgers Launches EV Project in Major Sustainability Initiative

Rutgers purchased 24 new electric vehicles this fall as part of a decade-long plan to phase out all 700 of Rutgers' gas-powered vehicles. Rutgers also purchased its first two solar-powered Beam ARC charging stations this fall. “We are creating a culture of sustainability at Rutgers,” said Angela Oberg, chief climate officer and senior director of the Office of Climate Action at the university. Read more .

Come Work With OCA

Sustainability Ambassador Program

We are accepting new Ambassador Applications for Spring 2025 Semester to join our current Ambassador Team for the Academic Year of 2024-2025.

Ambassadors starting in the Spring 2025 Semester (January 21, 2025 –May 2, 2025) will receive a $1,500 stipend as compensation for their work for the Spring 2025 Semester.

Application Deadline, December 15

Apply Now

In Case You Missed It

Rutgers Climate Symposium 2024

In November 2024, researchers, faculty, and student scholars from academic and research institutions across our region came together for Rutgers annual Climate Symposium which is designed foster collaboration among the climate change research community. Learn More .

Save The Date

NJ Green Jobs Fair - March 4, 2025

This year, OCA is hosting the 2025 Green Jobs fair in partnership with the New Jersey Higher Education Partnership for Sustainability (NJHEPS). This will expand the reach of the fair to students from colleges and universities across New Jersey. Check back soon for more details.

Tip Of The Month

Have A Sustainable Holiday Season

As we enter the holiday season, you may be wondering how to reduce the impact and still enjoy all of your favorite traditions while also having a sustainable holiday season.

Additional Highlights

Opportunities

NOAA Coastal Resilience Fellowship Program | Due Feb 28, 2025
Research Fellowship – Energy and Policy Institute | Due Jan 3, 2025
Energy and Sustainability Co-op/Intern at Honda
Entry Level career in the solar industry
Green Infrastructure and Funding Research Intern | Due Dec 20, 2024
Explore more climate employment and funding opportunities.

Events

Floating Wind Solutions Conference and Exhibition 2025 |Jan 15-17, 2025
Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit 2025 | February 2-4, 2025
2025 New Jersey Sustainability Summit | May 09, 2025
NJ Sustainability in Motion | March 5-7, 2025

News

Please Note: If you have any news, events, or other updates you would like to share with our community, please email Meenal Vaggyani at meenal.vaggyani@rutgers.edu