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AASHE’s Communities of Practice are networks of higher education sustainability advocates formed around specific topics of interest. 

Communities of Practice can take advantage of a range of benefits offered by AASHE, including: 

• A community to support information sharing and networking through AASHE Connect, AASHE’s online community platform. These communities are open to anyone with a free AASHE Account. 
• Promotion of programs (e.g., conferences, workshops and webinars) via upcoming events emails, AASHE newsletters and/or in AASHE’s calendar 
• A dedicated Google Drive folder and/or AASHE Connect library to share resources
• Space to post recordings of meetings/presentations on AASHE’s YouTube account
• Space to host a networking meeting at AASHE’s annual conference

AASHE also supports networks organized around geographic boundaries (Affiliates) and identities (Affinity Groups). 

Current AASHE Communities of Practice

• Ecological Landscapes – This community facilitates conversations and resource sharing related to transitioning to organic, ecological campus landscapes. It is hosted in partnership with Re:wild Your Campus.
• Inner Development Goals – This community facilitates discussion around how to cultivate Inner Development Goals skills and qualities (e.g. self awareness, sense-making, humility, communication, courage) within ourselves and others.
• IRA and Resources Discussion Group – This community explores how U.S. higher education institutions can access funding available under the Inflation Reduction Act.
• Sustainability in Collegiate Athletics – This community facilitates conversations and resource-sharing related to sustainability in collegiate athletics. It is hosted in partnership with Green Sports Alliance.
• Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leaders Community – This community facilitates communication and collaboration among educators leading sustainability across the curriculum programs and related efforts.