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International Affiliate Membership - Campuses Outside U.S., Canada, Mexico

International affiliate membership is available to colleges and universities in countries other than the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. A growing number of higher education institutions around the world are joining AASHE. They may take advantage of access to member-only resources, publicity, partnerships, event discounts and other benefits listed below. 

Benefits for International Affiliate Members

By its very definition, sustainability is a global issue.  We welcome the involvement of higher education institutions across the globe and encourage you to connect with our North American campus members, share your resources and ideas, access our databases, and attend AASHE events.

Listed below are many of the tangible benefits of membership:

  • Discounts - Receive reduced registration fees for AASHE conferences, workshops, and other AASHE-sponsored events.  Members may also access special offers on a variety of products and services from AASHE partners.
     
  • Access to Resources - AASHE's Resource Center is a rich and comprehensive clearinghouse for campus sustainability information. It contains example policies and plans incorporating sustainability; assessment tools, surveys and reports; publications and how-to guides; job descriptions for campus sustainability staff, sustainability profiles of campuses, extensive publications and databases, and many other resources. 
     
  • Member Publicity  - AASHE publicizes and celebrates international affiliate member achievements through its twice yearly newsletter - AASHE Bulletin: Global Edition. The Member Spotlight in the newsletter highlights individual international affiliates. The AASHE Member Logo may be used on your website, brochures, and other publicity materials to emphasize your commitment to campus sustainability.
     
  • Professional Development - opportunities for professional development include workshops, webinars, and trainings as well as Discussion Forums for sharing knowledge and resources.  Our annual conference & expo  brings together individuals from all sectors of higher education, and includes a student summit.  AASHE events offer premier networking opportunities - you can connect with your colleagues at regional, national, and international levels to share ideas and collaborate on projects.
     
  • Open Space Conference Calls -  take advantage of AASHE's free Open Space Conference Call Line to host discussions on topics related to campus sustainability.  Any campus member may organize a conference call and AASHE will promote it to the designated audience. Topics range from climate action to system office issues. The Conference Call Archive contains recorded calls.
     
  • Governance Opportunities - Members may participate in AASHE committees, working groups, and governance where eligible.
  • Newsletters - AASHE Bulletin: Global Edition is a biannual e-newsletter on sustainability in higher education internationally. It contains international news, resources, opportunities, and events related to campus sustainability.  AASHE Bulletin is the premier e-newsletter on sustainability in higher education in North America. Sent weekly, it contains the latest news, resources, opportunities, and events related to campus sustainability.  

Annual Dues for International Affiliates

LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES (LDC)

All Institutions (4-yr, Graduate, and 2-yr) $125

OECD COUNTRIES

4-yr. and Graduate Institutions
  
<250 FTE student enrollment $187
250-999 FTE student enrollment $375
1,000-4,999 FTE student enrollment $750
5,000-9,999 FTE student enrollment $825
10,000-14,999 FTE student enrollment $937
15,000-19,999 FTE student enrollment $1,125
20,000-29,999 FTE student enrollment $1,200
>30,000 FTE student enrollment $1,312
   
2-yr. Institutions  
<5,000 FTE student enrollment $187
>5,000 FTE student enrollment $375

NON-OECD, NON-LDC COUNTRIES

4-yr. and Graduate Institutions
<250 FTE student enrollment $125
250-999 FTE student enrollment $250
1,000-4,999 FTE student enrollment $500
5,000-9,999 FTE student enrollment $550
10,000-14,999 FTE student enrollment $625
15,000-19,999 FTE student enrollment $750
20,000-29,999 FTE student enrollment $800
>30,000 FTE student enrollment $875
   
2-yr. Institutions  
<5,000 FTE student enrollment $125
>5,000 FTE student enrollment $250