Student Organizations

Student-led organizations provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to connect with their peers and take meaningful action on climate change. Use this page to explore and connect with student organizations from across Harvard University.

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Featured Student Organizations

Students across Harvard are coming together in organizations and clubs to explore and take action on the climate challenge. Explore just some of the many groups below.

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

May 13, 2024

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

Mar 13, 2024

The Harvard Climate Coalition

The Harvard Climate Coalition serves as a community hub for undergraduate climate leaders, translating climate ideas into action.

Student Organizations

Aug 28, 2023

HSPH Environmental Justice Student Organization

Established in 2017, the mission of the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health Environmental Justice Student Organization is to create space for students, faculty, and the Harvard-wide community to discuss and raise awareness about environmental justice (EJ) issues locally and globally, and work towards addressing these injustices in our communities at Harvard, locally, and beyond.

Student Organizations

Aug 28, 2023

Harvard Undergraduate Clean Energy Group

Established in 2019, the Harvard Undergraduate Clean Energy Group (HUCEG). Seeks to accelerate the clean energy transition through interdisciplinary education and climate action.

Student Organizations

Aug 28, 2023

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THE SALATA INSTITUTE FOR CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY

Salata Institute Funds New Student Organization Collaborations in Sustainable Transit, Environmental Justice

The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability has awarded two new collaborative student projects through the Student Organization Funding Program. This Fall, one awarded group will conduct a campus-wide transit survey to help improve sustainable transportation options on campus and one awarded group will organize a conference exploring the intersection of law, public health, and environmental justice.

News Student Organizations

Mon, Aug 28, 2023

Salata Institute Climate Collaboration Grant Program

The Salata Institute’s Climate Collaboration Grant Program supports student organizations across Harvard University which jointly undertake climate-focused initiatives. The purpose of the Program is to encourage student groups with a shared interest in climate change to work with one another and to foster collaborative projects that enrich student learning and contribute to the University’s efforts to meet the global climate challenge. Projects awarded through this program are eligible for funding up to $7,000.

Student Programs

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Full view of a bycicle parking, filled with bikes, in front of a green garden.

The Salata Institute Sponsors Six Student-Led Projects Across Campus

Through its Student Organization Funding Pilot Program, the Salata Institute is supporting six student-led projects. The purpose of the program is to promote collaboration among student organizations that jointly undertake climate or sustainability programs, projects, or events.

News Student Organizations

Mon, Feb 13, 2023

ADD YOUR EVENT TO THE SALATA CALENDAR

Are you hosting a Harvard-affiliated event that is related to climate change and/or sustainability? 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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