Abstract
The University of Richmond has a goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, and in order to do this, carbon offsets are likely a necessary component to implement in lieu of adequate technology to abate the usage of carbon from behaviors such as travel. The scope of this proposal focuses on the Office of International Education and study abroad travel, which accounts for a large amount of emissions in the University’s portfolio. The purpose of this study was to propose a program to the Office of International Education which oriented students towards sustainability while they engaged in a study abroad opportunity through their office. The Green Passport Program is an application-based program which utilizes carbon offsets and encourages sustainable behavior within the context of a liberal arts education.
Paper prepared for the Environmental Studies Senior Seminar/Geography Capstone.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Todd Lookingbill
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-25-2022
Publisher Statement
Copyright © 2022, University of Richmond.
Recommended Citation
Souidi, Suraya. "The Green Passport Program: Proposing A Study Abroad Program to Encourage Sustainable Behavior and Offset Emissions."Paper for Environmental Studies Senior Seminar/Geography Capstone, University of Richmond, April 2022.
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