Climate Action
Climate Action
From emissions to the global food supply to policy research, Harvard experts are using interdisciplinary approaches to foster real results for the planet.
The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability
In addition to hosting Climate Action Week, the Salata Institute is advancing and catalyzing research programs across Harvard.
Learn more about the Institute and Climate Action WeekAdvocating for Earth
Bringing change to their communities
Harvard students LeMonie L. Hutt, Osasenaga Idahor, Kiani Akina, and Ricardo Marrero-Alattar joined student-led environmental groups for an event highlighting the personal stories of College students fighting against climate change in their communities.
Margaret Redsteer
Margaret, a University of Washington Bothell professor, gave this year’s Tanner Lecture about her research combining Earth science and Native knowledge to address climate change.
Ann-Christine Duhaime
The newest book by Neuroscientist Ann-Christine explores how the principles of neuroscience can help influence climate decision-makers and lead to critical behavior changes.
Aliyah Collins
Aliyah is working to bring gardens and green spaces to historically Black college and universities to improve inequities, mental health, and the environment.
Getting personal with climate change
“I feel like my family is a part of the issue,” said Ju Chulakadabba, whose grandparents owned a palm-oil refinery that produced climate-affecting emissions. “I want to do something.”
Exploring climate change from every angle
- Nature’s perspective
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson asks what it means to listen to water
- Scholar’s perspective
Naturalist Terry Tempest Williams is exploring the tough climate questions
- Painter’s perspective
Maisie Luo is combining art, environmentalism, and a Theological Studies degree
- Poet’s perspective
Isabel Galleymore asks how our view of nature shapes what we protect
- Religion’s perspective
The newest issue of the Harvard Divinity Bulletin explores spiritual understandings of the Earth
Projects for a better planet
Good for the planet, good for business
Experts from Harvard are exploring major transformations at the intersection of economics and environmentalism, whether it be new ways to track carbon emissions, green opportunities that emerged from the tax breaks and incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act, or smoothing the green power transition for workers in the fossil fuel industry.
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Currently, $514 billion of the federal budget is dedicated to climate solutions, including:
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$1 billion
is already cleaning up 22 toxic waste sites nationwide
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$930 million
is already reducing wildfires in 10 western states
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$10 billion
is earmarked for clean energy projects in low-income communities
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$600 million
is earmarked for clean energy projects on farms and rural areas
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Explore more green investments from the Climate Optimist newsletter.
Climate action on our campus
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