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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

Headshot of Emily Hammond

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

Aerial view of earth with clouds and a sateltie

Q & A: How Climate Change Fuels Extreme Weather Events like Hurricanes (GW Today)

October 23, 2024

Professor Benton-Short highlights the role of climate change in intensifying natural disasters and the need for communities to adapt to extreme weather events

Headshot of Artealia Gilliard

Changing the Narrative around Electric Vehicles (GW Today)

October 21, 2024

As the inaugural Sustainable Future Fellow at the Alliance for a Sustainable Future, Artealia Gilliard shares how to talk about green technology

A Climate Conversation: Youth Activism and Global Justice, the title is on top of an image of the Burns Moot court room filled with students for the event

A Climate Conversation: Youth Activism and Global Justice

October 20, 2024

Several GW Departments collaborated to host a conversation on the intersection of youth activism, environmental justice, and transatlantic cooperation

Susan Anenberg, professor and chair of environmental and occupational health at Milken Institute SPH. (Courtesy GW Climate and Health Institute)

GW Awarded $3.69 Million to Lead NIH-Funded Multi-Institutional Climate and Health Developmental Center (GW Today)

October 9, 2024

Susan Anenberg of the Milken Institute School of Public Health will lead the new effort

GFI Director Stacy Dean speaking

GFI Joins the Conversation as NYC Hosts Climate Week (GW Today)

October 7, 2024

Carbonell Family Executive Director Stacy Dean presented on the effects of climate change on independent restaurants

Image of DC you can see GW campus and the washington monumnet in the distanceText Reading:GW’s Sustainable Urban Planning Program: Building Environments of the Future The SUP Program at GW offers a unique curriculum focusing on using economic, social, and environmental policy as a guiding framework for its courses

GW’s Sustainable Urban Planning Program: Building Environments of the Future

October 2, 2024

The SUP Program at GW offers a unique curriculum focusing on using economic, social, and environmental policy as a guiding framework for its courses

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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