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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

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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

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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

Luisa Neubauer at a protest

Leading the Movement of Youth Climate Activists of Germany, Luisa Neubauer, to Speak at GW

September 27, 2024

One of Germany’s most prominent climate activists, will speak at the GW on October 3rd at an event titled “How to Build (and Sustain) a Movement.”

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Introducing Artealia Gilliard: GW’s Alliance for a Sustainable Future’s Inaugural Sustainable Future Fellow

September 24, 2024

Gilliard is an accomplished leader at the intersection of sustainability policy and communications work, bringing a wealth of experience from various positions

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Beyond Farm to Table: Global Food Institute Launches Minor in Food Leadership (GW Today)

September 19, 2024

The 18-credit program at GW covers the way food systems interact with policy, culture, sustainability and more

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GW Students Dive Deep into Research Fieldwork: Global Capstone Trip to Malawi

September 17, 2024

GW’s Dr. Saemi Ledermann led a hands-on research trip of 17 graduate students to Malawi this past spring to conduct research on farming practices of the region

From left: Zoe Leclezio, Hannah Ettelstein and Katerina Henjes.

GW Students Looking to Empower Women through Sustainable Farming (GW Today)

September 3, 2024

The Elliott School students have created a company that uplifts developing regions and promotes sustainability and circular economies

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New Study’s Findings Can Help Communicators Correct Online Misinformation (GW Today)

August 26, 2024

David Broniatowski of GW’s School of Engineering and Applied Science was the paper’s lead author

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Planet Forward Galapagos Trip Highlights Sustainability Around the World

August 22, 2024

Stories focused on topics such as climate, energy, food, and, policy allowed Planet Forward Storyfest winners to take a once in a lifetime trip to the Galapagos

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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