This Way to Sustainability Conference
March 24-25, 2022
Elevating the Many Voices of Climate Justice
This Way To Sustainability (TWTS) Conference is a nationally recognized, student-run conference focusing on challenges, ideas, solutions to the climate crisis. Our goal is to raise awareness, build community, and plan for a more resilient/sustainable future. The conference hosts 1,400 participants each year with a variety of respected students and professionals speaking on the many aspects of sustainability.
Keynote Speakers for 2022
The TWTS Conference also brings expertise and experience from a variety of presenters in 7 tracks:
- Environment, Land Planning & Natural Systems
- Built Environments, Engineering & Waste Management
- Health, Wellness, Diet & Nutrition
- Sustainable Food Systems & Regenerative Agriculture
- Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Supply Chain Management
- Social Justice & Public Policy
- Arts, Humanities & Creative Expression
The conference is free to all Chico State students, faculty, and staff with a csuchico.edu email address. However, it is open to everyone around the world virtually ($50/day or $75 for the whole conference).
Lil Milagro Henriquez Keynote: Growing Resilience in a Climate Challenged Future, TWTS 2022
Robin Wall Kimmerer Keynote: Braiding Sweetgrass and Traditional Ecological Knowledge, TWTS 2022; and Responses by the California Indigenous Voices Panel
Dr. Tracey Osborne Keynote: Climate Justice and Higher Education, TWTS 2022
View Past Conference Content
2020 This Way to Sustainability(opens in new window)
2019 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
2018 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
2017 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
2016 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
2015 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
2014 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
2013 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
2012 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
2019 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
2018 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
2017 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
2016 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
2015 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
2014 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
2013 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
2012 This Way To Sustainability (PDF)
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This conference would not be possible without the support of our many volunteers and our amazing sponsors. Check out our many sponsorship opportunities (PDF) and donate now if you are able.
Thank you!