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Planet Forward Summit Highlights How Storytelling Can Transform Climate Conflict into Collaboration

April 23, 2025

The 2025 Planet Forward Summit was held in association with the Conflict Transformation Collaborative at Middlebury College.

Sustainability Research Institute and REACH Center Announce 2025 Pilot Award Grantees for Climate Change and Health Research

April 1, 2025

The Sustainability Research Institute at the GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future recently announced two awards for GW research as part of the REACH Center 2025 Pilot Award.

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Keeping Textiles Out of Landfills, One Donation at a Time

March 31, 2025

Goodwill executives walked a GW audience through the lifecycle of their clothes and showcased pathways to a sustainable future.

Computer Science Professor Xiaodong Qu (center) talks with visitors to GW’s booth at the 2025 AAAS annual meeting in Boston.

GW Shines at 2025 AAAS Annual Meeting (GW Today)

February 23, 2025

Experts from the university present insights and innovative research at premier science gathering.

GW Alternative Breaks Cohort posed behind many baskets of raw coffee beans, behind them are jungle trees and low clouds

GW Students Explore Sustainable Coffee Farming Costa Rica

February 6, 2025

GW Students Take an Alternative Approach to Winter Break Exploring Sustainable Coffee Farming and Community-Based Conservation

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A Global Collaboration for a Solar Solution

January 27, 2025

GW Association for Energy Engineers graduate advisor Tyler Wyka, and Michael Nabieu received a grant from the Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association to fund their solar energy hut project in Sierra Leone. Their global partnership is dedicated to food preservation, renewable energy expansion, and climate resiliency.

Picture with words in front, Title: One Health Day at GW: A Celebration of Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Subtitle: On November 1, the George Washington University chapter of Students for One Health hosted their annual One Health Day event, bringing together students from diverse academic backgrounds to explore the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Picture features students in a classroom

One Health Day at GW: A Celebration of Interdisciplinary Collaboration

December 5, 2024

GW Students for One Health at their One Health Day event, brought together students to explore the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health

Text: Addressing the Microplastic Problem: Research on Fluid Mechanics and Environmental Impact, Matthew Rau is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at George Washington University and studies microplastics and the effect of fluid flow on microplastic transport processes in aquatic systems. Behind is an image of Matthew Rau, and two researchers by the water

Addressing the Microplastic Problem: Dr.Rau's Research on Fluid Mechanics and Environmental Impact

November 26, 2024

Matthew Rau is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at George Washington University and studies microplastics and the effect of fluid flow on microplastic transport processes in aquatic systems

Text: In a World Full of Problems, Nuclear Must Be Part of the Solution. In a keynote address, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi underscored the importance of nuclear energy in addressing climate change. Behind the text sits an image of 4 nuclear reactors

Keynote Address Highlights: “In a World Full of Problems, Nuclear Must Be Part of the Solution”

November 19, 2024

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi underscored the importance of nuclear energy in addressing climate change

Title: Fashion Reimagined: Shaping a Sustainable Future Through Ethical Fashion and Campus Initiatives, behind is the poster for the film Fashion Reimagined

Fashion Reimagined: Shaping a Sustainable Future Through Ethical Fashion and Campus Initiatives

November 13, 2024

Planet Forward, along with various GW departments and student groups hosted a screening of the film Fashion Reimagined and a discussion on responsible fashion

GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future’s Academic Sustainability Programs Unveils Spring 2025 Courses, As the new semester approaches, the GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future’s Academic Sustainability Programs, is excited to unveil its offerings for Spring 2025, behind sits the Elliot School in the spring with cherry blossom trees

GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future’s Academic Sustainability Programs Unveils Spring 2025 Courses

November 7, 2024

As the new semester approaches, the GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future’s Academic Sustainability Programs,  is excited to unveil its offerings for Spring 2025

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Hammond Seeks to Enhance and Expand GW’s Sustainability Curriculum

October 31, 2024

Emily Hammond, Professor of Law at GW, stepped into the university-wide role of Faculty Director of Academic Sustainability Programs last Spring

Welcome to "The Alliance Spotlight," the official blog of the GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Our blog is dedicated to promoting sustainability initiatives, fostering dialogue, and inspiring action within our university community and beyond.

Purpose:

"The Alliance Spotlight" is our dynamic platform to showcase the diversity of efforts and achievements in the GW Alliance community. Through articles, interviews, and multimedia, we raise awareness about pressing sustainability challenges and highlight innovative solutions. The Alliance Spotlight seeks to empower the GW academic community and partners and provides valuable resources, research, and opportunities.

Mission:

Our mission is to cultivate a culture of sustainability within GW and contribute to global efforts towards a more resilient and equitable future. "The Alliance Spotlight" strives to facilitate meaningful discussions, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and amplify the voices of faculty, students, staff, and community partners who are passionate about this work. By sharing knowledge, we aspire to make tangible progress towards a more sustainable world.

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