Northern Arizona University-Center for Sustainable Environments

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Center for Sustainable Environments (CSE)
PO Box 5765
Flagstaff, AZ
86011-5765

Phone: 928-523-0637
Fax: 928-523-8223
E-Mail: environment@nau.edu

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Welcome to the Center for Sustainable Environments (CSE)

CSE is a national leader in university-based sustainability science. Northern Arizona University, which is becoming increasingly known as a "green" campus, is a fantastic resource for students who are eager to combine their academic careers with social outreach in environmental fields. The CSE provides oppotunities for those students through a variety of courses, internships and grants, and such students have been instrumental in forging connections between the university and the wider community on the Colorado Plateau and beyond.

We focus our programs on addressing two critical issues challenging the survival of humanity and other species on this planet:

Reducing the impacts of food production, transport and processing on biodiversity, food security, water and energy consumption; and
Reducing the ecological impacts of energy use, water use and waste production associated with building, communities and transportation systems.

From its position in the NAU College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, the CSE has reached out to form partnerships to accomplish its educational, research, and outreach activities. We collaborate with campus entities, non-profit organizations, federal agencies, and community partners. We invite you to join with us in adopting more sustainable practices and helping these collaborative efforts gain momentum.

Read more about CSE combining with CESE to expand their environmental mission.

CSE is hiring an ENV 101 Instructor for Fall 2008. Please see the INSTRUCTOR ANNOUNCEMENT for more details!

CSE is proud to be in our new home in the Applied Research and Development Building - one of the most efficient buildings in the world! The ARD building has been granted the US Green Building Council's LEED "Platinum" certification, the highest level attainable.