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    CECE would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy 2025. We are excited to continue growing our research and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead! If you are interested in supporting CECE, please click here for more infomation.

Research and action for a more just and sustainable world

The Center for Environment, Community, & Equity (CECE) is American University’s umbrella for environmental work across the AU community. We are committed to cultivating trans-disciplinary work that focuses on the interrelations among the environment, community, and equity. Building on the university’s long-standing strengths in social justice and environmental protection, CECE is forging new paths for addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Our Experts

CECE is home to a wide range of experts from across the AU community.

CECE is currently supported through grants from the following: