Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Research Collaboration
• Economic Development
• Food Security
• Water Resources
• Nanotechnology
• Humanities
• Education
• Health
• Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Developed laser-based techniques for precise carbon nanostructure production, potentially improving energy efficiency in electronics and other applications.
• Launched the Nebraska Coalition for Algal Biology and Biotechnology (NCABB) to research algae as a renewable biofuel source.
• Research on aquifer recharge to assess the long-term viability of irrigated agriculture.

Social Achievements

• Expanded partnerships to address bullying prevention and intervention.
• Launched the Buffett Early Childhood Institute to transform early childhood education.
• Improved reading comprehension for children in pre-kindergarten through third grade.
• Addressed health disparities in vulnerable populations.
• Developed programs to prepare military children for school success.

Governance Achievements

• Established the Independent Science and Partnership Council to advise the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
• Developed a student-run advertising agency (Jacht Club) to provide real-world experience for students.
• Partnered with Nebraska Athletics to create research space for a new interdisciplinary research initiative in brain, biology, and behavior.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Aquifer depletion in many areas worldwide.
• Rice blast fungus destroying a significant portion of the world’s rice crop.
• Drug-resistant strains of staph infections.
• Bullying in schools.
• Health disparities among vulnerable populations.
• Food security issues globally.

Mitigation Strategies

• Research on aquifer recharge rates and irrigation efficiency.
• Research to identify genes underlying rice blast fungus to develop plant defenses.
• Research to target staph bacteria's metabolism to combat infections.
• Multilevel approach to bullying prevention and intervention.
• Research on social inequalities and their effects on human biology and health.
• Targeted research investments to address critical food security issues.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 2: Zero Hunger
• SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• SDG 13: Climate Action
• SDG 4: Quality Education

The University's research and initiatives contribute to these goals through various projects related to food security, water resources, renewable energy, climate change mitigation, and education.