What UMBC is Doing

44.02% Reduction in GHG Emissions from 2007 – 2020

397 Tons of Organic Waste Composted since 2016

26.18 Million kWh of Renewable Energy used in 2020

Over 20 sustainability web tools to explore campus features, review green data, and measure your own impact

UMBC has a history of working to implement sustainable practices on campus while also researching sustainable opportunities in the classroom. These actions create and demonstrate positive social, economic, and environmental impacts both locally and globally. 

Ratings & Recognition

AASHE STARS Seal Gold

second nature marks of distinction

2021 MDE Sustainability Leadership Award Winner

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings Logo

Featured News

GES 50th Anniversary

Fun Events for Fifty Years!

In 2023 the GES Department is celebrating 50 years of excellence in providing educational opportunities in geography and environmental systems! To help us mark the occasion, check out our...

Posted: April 27, 2023, 7:57 PM

Mr. Ron Wilson - Faculty Announcement

New Assistant Graduate Program Director of GIS Program

Congratulations Mr. Ron Wilson, who moved from the position of Senior Lecturer to the position of Assistant Graduate Program Director within the GIS Program! Mr. Wilson will continue to teach GIS...

Posted: April 26, 2023, 9:48 PM

Ms. Nancy McAllister - Faculty Announcement

Visiting Lecturer

Welcome Ms. Nancy McAllister, who joined our GES faculty earlier this semester as a visiting lecturer!  Ms. McAllister joins us from the North American Bird Banding Lab where she worked as a...

Posted: April 25, 2023, 11:57 AM