The University of Oregon’s Climate Action Plan is part of a growing number of voluntary efforts to reduce emissions across the world, from colleges and universities to governmental and private sector commitments at local, regional, state, national, and international levels. The university recognizes that as a public institution of research and education, its leadership and example are an important contribution to a global effort that reaches across all sectors of society to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition away from fossil fuels, and plan for resiliency as we face effects from climate change.