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I acknowledge that this submission is on behalf of the signatory organization and constitutes the organization being identified as a signatory to the CANIE Glasgow Accord as of the date this is received.

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CANIE Accord

The Signatories to this Accord

In pursuit of the objective of Article 2 of the Paris Agreement – established by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties to the Convention at its twenty-first session – to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial levels,

Affirming that international education is fundamental to fostering understanding and respect among different peoples in order to transcend borders, cultures, and languages to solve global problems,

Recognizing that the climate crisis poses an acute threat to the economy, nature, and society,

Acknowledging the role of the international education sector in contributing to the climate crisis and, therefore, its position as a likely decarbonization leader,

Taking full account that organizations are in different stages of implementing actions to mitigate the effects of climate change and that commitments and actions are taking place at various levels,

Emphasizing that climate solutions must advance justice, equity, and human rights,

Acknowledging that transitioning to net zero emissions will be challenging and will require reevaluation of business and financial models in the context of a planet in crisis,

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Article 1

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Article 1

Definitions

“Signatory” means institutes of higher education, associations, organizations, and departments whose heads have signed and committed to this Accord.

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Article 2

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Article 2

Commitments

The efforts of all Signatories will represent a progression over time with the focus on immediate decarbonization targets. Each action in Article 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 is presented progressively as basic, better, or best. Signatories are encouraged to commit to their highest feasible level of ambition to guide bold climate action.

Signatories commit to:

(a) The purpose and principles of this Accord as defined in Article 3 and
(b) A minimum of five (5) actions in no fewer than three (3) of the remaining Articles (i.e. Articles 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8).

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Article 3

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Article 3

Purpose and Principles

This Accord seeks to strengthen and accelerate the response of the international education sector to the climate crisis. The principles are general statements to guide SDG 13: Climate Action in international education. The principles are a resource for organisations involved in international education to address in the context of their own operations and environment. The goal of the Accord and the principles is to support the creation of a more ecologically and socially just world through informed action today.

Principle 1: Take Immediate Action.
Through our policies and practices, international education leaders and practitioners must take immediate individual and collective action to reduce emissions and mitigate negative impacts of our activities through, for example, influencing organizational vision, strategies, policies, and portfolios to align with the global ambition of net zero.
Principle 2: Collaborate, Innovate, and Educate.
It is necessary to collaborate and innovate globally to build climate education within the sector to reduce our emissions while supporting the development of students’ global learning outcomes and their understanding of, and action on, climate issues.
Principle 3: Develop Climate Solutions that Advance Social Justice.
Our commitment to justice, equity, and human rights compels us to develop climate solutions that aim to advance individual and collective well-being and reduce inequalities and deprivations.

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CANIE Accord

The Signatories to this Accord

Article 1

Article 1

Definitions

Article 2

Article 2

Commitments

Signatories commit to:

Article 3

Article 3

Purpose and Principles

Article 4

Article 4

Leadership and Influencing

Basic:

Better:

Best:

Article 5

Article 5

Emissions Accounting and Reduction

Basic:

Better:

Best:

Article 6

Article 6

Travel

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Best:

Article 7

Article 7

Facilities, Operations, and Procurement

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Article 8

Article 8

Climate Education

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Better:

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