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The Salata Institute is working to ensure that a Harvard education prepares students for leadership in a world facing climate change. Through programs and activities developed in coordination with Harvard’s schools, students have opportunities to contribute to climate solutions today, while learning valuable skills and developing professional connections for tomorrow.

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Funding Opportunities

Explore funding opportunities for climate- and sustainability-related student research, projects, internships, and travel.

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HARVARD UNIVERSITY

THE SALATA INSTITUTE FOR CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY

GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS

Harvard is home to many student-led organizations and clubs that explore and act on climate and sustainability issues. Explore just some of the organizations bringing students together across campus.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Take a Course

Climate change is an urgent and multifaceted challenge facing all of society. Harvard faculty teach an expanding array of courses examining the many dimensions of this shared challenge. Explore courses in climate and sustainability ranging from economics and English to public health and climate science.

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Committee on Climate Education

Senior leaders and faculty across Harvard’s schools are working to chart a path for Harvard on climate change related education. Read more about the Committee on Climate Education and ongoing work to expand and deepen climate education at Harvard.

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Launch a Climate Career

Thinking about a career in climate and sustainability? Learn more about professional development opportunities, including events featuring climate professionals and the Salata Institute Climate & Sustainability Career Expo.

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Conduct Research

Research is critical to shaping our understanding of the climate challenge and climate solutions. Explore opportunities for students to conduct or support climate and sustainability research at Harvard University.

SALATA INSTITUTE STUDENT AMBASSADORS PROGRAM

The Salata Institute Student Ambassadors Program supports this mission by building a student-driven interdisciplinary climate community across Harvard’s many schools.

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HARVARD UNIVERSITY

THE SALATA INSTITUTE FOR CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY

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Perspectives

Spotlight on the Food Health and Sustainability Student Club at HSPH

Through research, educational events and mixers, this student organization aims to influence food policy and enhance public understanding of sustainable dietary practices.

News, Student Organizations

Highlighting the Harvard Undergraduate Urban Sustainability Lab

The Salata Institute brings together different climate and sustainability-based student organizations to discuss their missions and highlight their work. The Harvard Undergraduate Urban Sustainability Lab (HUUSL) is a student-run hub for undergraduate urban studies on campus. Co-Presidents of HUUSL and Harvard College students, Clyve Lawrence ‘25 and Kayla Springer ‘26, sat down with the Salata Institute to provide valuable insights into the organization.

News, Student Organizations

ADD YOUR STUDENT EVENT TO THE SALATA CALENDAR

Are you hosting a Harvard-affiliated event that is related to climate change and/or sustainability? Is the event geared towards students? Please submit your event to the Salata Institute event calendar using this quick form! We look forward to sharing your event with the Harvard community.

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