News and Stories
From D.C. to Sweden: How SWEET Empowers the Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders
October 30, 2026
The NSF-funded SWEET program provides D.C.-area students a collaborative and interdisciplinary research experience spanning the spring and summer.
How Civic Engagement Can Promote Environmental Justice (Planet Forward)
October 28, 2026
Clean water, environmental justice, and voting are increasingly linked as policymakers and voters shape U.S. environmental protections and climate resilience.
ASF Leaders Advance Resilience and Emergency Response Efforts
October 26, 2026
Through cross-sector collaborations, ASF connects GW research to real-world challenges to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises.
Building Connections and Sparking Ideas: Interdisciplinary Research Sandbox Brings Researchers Together
September 28, 2026
ASF connects faculty, researchers, and staff across GW at the Interdisciplinary Research Sandbox to spark collaborations and develop new research ideas.
Santa Marta and Beyond: Lessons from TAFF 2026 and the Future of Climate Action
September 9, 2026
This webinar featured participants from TAFF in Santa Marta, Colombia, discussing key conference insights, outcomes, and opportunities for climate action.
Nathaniel Rich and Michael Svoboda Discuss Cloudthief at Politics and Prose
August 5, 2026
Watch the conversation between ASF's Michael Svoboda and author Nathaniel Rich about his new novel, Cloudthief, and the environmental questions at its core.
SRI Accepted as New Member at UArctic Assembly
June 5, 2026
ASF's Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) was officially accepted as a member of the UArctic network at the UArctic Assembly in the Faroe Islands.
Out with the Old, in with the New: A Road Trip to Sweden’s Sinking Town
May 26, 2026
As part of the GET North project, SRI traveled to Kiruna, Sweden, to explore a town undergoing physical relocation caused by iron ore mining.
Sustainability Students Visit the German Embassy
May 14, 2026
Professors Angela Melidosian and Michael Svoboda led Sustainability LLC and Sustainability Minors on a visit to the Embassy of Germany
ASF and Planet Forward Discuss Sustainability Storytelling with Author Mike Hower
May 8, 2026
Expert and author Mike Hower explores how good storytelling strengthens sustainability communications and drives better business.
A Future Beyond Fossil Fuels Starts in Santa Marta, Colombia
May 6, 2026
ASF's Sophie Holtzman attends the first ever Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels
Planet Forward Summit Shows How Storytelling Can Be a Catalyst for Climate Action
April 28, 2026
Students take the mic with experts and industry leaders to show how digital storytelling builds trust, engages audiences and furthers environmental solutions.