Central Connecticut State University Global Environmental Sustainability Action Coalition (GESAC)

'The impacts of global warming are beginning to show and people are scared.  From water shortages to species extinction to spread of disease to intense storm systems the impacts are catastrophic...'

The Global Environmental Sustainability Action Coalition of Central Connecticut State University aims to support University and civic leaders, governmental officials, those in business and industry, and all citizens in the implementation of policies and programs that promote a healthy environment, strong economy and a just society for present and future generations.

We seek to educate, empower and motivate the CCSU community; civic, business, and political leaders; and Connecticut residents to embrace our ethical responsibility as global citizens to adopt a sustainable lifestyle. \

Founded as the Central Connecticut State University Climate Action Coalition in 2007, we expanded our scope in 2008 beyond climate change to the larger issue of environmental sustainability. We renamed ourselves the Global Environmental Sustainability Action Coalition in the January of 2008. Also in 2008, we held our inaugural Global Sustainability and Climate Change symposium in support of Focus the Nation. We are in the midst of our second symposium and, at its conclusion, will begin planning for the 2010 and 2011 events.

we are always looking for those who are interested in joining our group or collaborating on a special program or project. Please contact either Dr. Charles Button (Buttonche@ccsu.edu) or Lauren Payne (paynelaa@ccsu.edu).