"I’m working with campaigns run by Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Ready for 100, and the Peterborough Energy Committee. Supporting Harvard Forward candidates is another important step toward securing a livable planet for my grandchildren."

"I think we should empower young people to do what they see as necessary to protect their future on this planet."

"I work with many in low income countries who will pay the highest price yet have contributed the least to this calamity. We must demand moral action."

"Harvard is a leader in preparing students for the future, and Harvard Forward wants that future to be worth living in."

"I want Harvard to start stepping up to the plate on climate leadership. Harvard has huge leverage and the current board is squandering it on what is still the most pressing issue of our lifetimes. "

"Climate change is on course to change life as we know it, and poor and vulnerable communities will suffer most. Harvard has the power and moral obligation to help lead the move away from reliance on fossil fuels."

"Will Harvard help to save the planet, or will it stand in the way? Vote Harvard Forward!"

“I support Harvard Forward that promotes climate-focused initiatives and encourages voting progressive alumni onto Overseers to advance a more just, equitable and sustainable world."

"Harvard has a responsibility to be a leader in divesting from fossil fuels. Harvard Forward is doing great, efficient work to make this happen. We absolutely can't wait."

"Harvard taught me that bold leadership is required to solve the most pressing challenges. I can think of no challenge that is more pressing."

"The Harvard Forward candidates – all committed to an accountable and sustainable future for Harvard – are stellar examples the young leadership Harvard needs at this critical time."

"The future of the planet is even more important than Harvard."

"Harvard Forward is making me feel proud of my alma mater. Harvard has such a big voice and endowment and it is clearly time for divestment from fossil fuels and conscious leadership toward a relationship with the earth that is sustainable."

"Harvard should set the example for other universities and institutional investors about what it means to put everyone's long-term interests ahead of short-term economic considerations."

"Harvard, as a highly respected academic institution with a global reputation, alumni network and impact, has a moral responsibility to help show the way out of climate crisis and towards planetary health. I am proud to support the amazing network of alumni leading Harvard Forward."

"I support the Harvard Forward Five with all my heart. Harvard should lead the way on fighting climate change. What is knowledge for if not to avert the oncoming disaster?"

"Divestment means enabling new opportunities for the endowment to pursue ethically and financially sound investments: both prudent and responsible!"

"The Harvard community’s greatest impact will not be from continuing to “engage with the fossil fuel industry” but rather by boldly leading in the necessary societal change."