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ASF and SRI Connect with Global Experts at AGU25 in New Orleans

January 5, 2026

ASF and SRI joined more than 25,000 researchers at the American Geophysical Union Conference (AGU) in New Orleans.

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ASF Partners with French Embassy to Highlight Landmark Achievements of the Paris Climate Agreement

December 12, 2025

The Paris Climate Agreement 10 Years On: What’s Changed, What’s Next?

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Faculty Feature: GW Professor Brings Sustainability Concepts to Life

November 26, 2025

Interview with Angela Melidosian, Assistant Professor of Sustainability at GW, and the GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future.

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Wins and Losses of COP30

November 24, 2025

Despite a generalized feeling of disappointment, there were several positive outcomes to the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference.

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All eyes on Belém do Pará: Why COP30 in Brazil is especially important

November 11, 2025

Delegations and heads of state from all over the world meet in Brazil to reduce climate change effects.

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GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future Welcomes Justin Ángel Knighten as Newest Sustainable Future Fellow

November 5, 2025

Justin Ángel Knighten brings a wealth of experience in strategic communications, sustainability leadership, and disaster resilience to the George Washington University community.

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GW Professor Creates Solar-Powered Cold Storage to Support Small Farmers in Ghana

October 23, 2025

Moses Kansanga developed a sustainable solution to tackle post-harvest food loss for small-scale farmers in rural communities.

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Sustainability Capstone Students Help to Transform Campus

September 20, 2025

GW sustainability minor capstone students expand Square 80 plaza with native plants, brick paths, intimate green spaces designed to foster campus community.

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GW Earns STARS Platinum Rating for Sustainability Performance

September 19, 2025

The university is the ninth U.S. institution to earn the highest possible rating in the sustainability assessment framework.

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Breaking Down Barriers and Forging New Funding Pathways for Research

September 11, 2025

GW institutes host a research sandbox workshop to connect experts across disciplines to answer global sustainability challenges.

GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future Announces Margaret Gonglewski as Director of Academic Programs

August 29, 2025

Margaret Gonglewski joins ASF as Director of Academic Programs, focusing on enhancing the Sustainability Minor and new opportunities for students at GW.

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Turning the Urban Landscape into Greenspace

July 9, 2025

A GW student’s sustainability project seeks to improve the balance of nature one puddle at a time.