Earth Week at Penn is taking place April 20 - 26, 2024.  Earth Week presents an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to engage in cross-disciplinary events designed to educate and inspire action. This year’s theme is Restore & Regenerate – to inspire us to think of what replenishes and revitalizes our planet’s natural systems while building community. Earth Week elevates our collective impact by encouraging involvement from all schools and centers at Penn. Check out the events on the Earth Week Calendar. 

The University of Pennsylvania has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the creation of a solar power project moving the University significantly closer to meeting its commitment of a 100% carbon neutral campus by 2042. (Photo credit: AES)

Penn’s campus is shared by many, including the birds who call it home. Spearheaded by FRES Landscape Architecture, the Bird-friendly Penn program integrates bird-friendly landscapes, reduces bird strikes on buildings, and raises awareness of birds on Penn’s campus.

The campus development plan, Penn Connects, recommends sustainable development for all new projects. Every new building and major renovation project currently under design is registered with the U.S. Green Building Council and is targeting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification.