We promote the responsible use of our resources in practical applications and in the education and engagement of our students.
As an academic institution with an international and solution-oriented focus—and our location in beautiful Monterey, California—we are committed to a sustainable way of life.
We understand the scope and the urgency of the current environmental crisis and recognize that every business, individual, and academic institution must reduce its environmental impact. Our professional faculty, ambitious students, and active alumni bring decades of experience in creating and effecting the policies that drive today’s environmental movement.
Sustainability is integral to the educational experience at the Middlebury Institute.
Several of our degree programs and professional development opportunities focus on sustainability issues, and many faculty members have contributed to the research on environmental, social, and economic sustainability, and continue to publish regularly on the topics. Additionally, the MIIS Sustainability Council meets regularly and provides the opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to collaborate on sustainability initiatives.
Sustainable consumption and climate awareness are not topics isolated to the International Environmental Policy program at MIIS. It is imperative that all students—throughout the degree programs—contribute to and collaborate on initiatives that continue to put MIIS at the forefront of higher education climate action.
Please feel free to utilize our very own electric vehicle charger, which is located in the parking lot next to the library. The charger is available to all, so please use it responsibly and move your car after it is finished charging.
Check out this guide that provides resources for students and helps them live sustainably during their time in Monterey.
| by Mark C. Anderson
The current food system is about as bad as it gets, but environmental studies Professor Jason Scorse says individuals looking to make an impact on climate can start with smarter eating.
| by Sierra Abukins
Solar panels are now installed on most buildings across campus, one of the biggest actions the Institute has taken to date in its commitment to sustainability.
| by Sierra Abukins
Middlebury undergraduates and graduate students spent their summer in Monterey through Middlebury Social Impact Corps, creating guides to the history of a unique hiking trail with a local nonprofit.
