The National Sustainability Society (NSS) recently hosted its first national conference, bringing together over 600 participants from academia, industry, and government to build consensus on key principles, frameworks, and competencies

Dr. Sasha Reed, Chief of the USGS Terrestrial Drylands Ecology Branch and GDC Affiliate, received the 2024 AGU Union Fellows achievement award and the Joanne Simpson Medal for her exceptional contributions to Earth and space sciences. Join us in congratulating her!

As the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Bioniks, Dr. Ayesha Zulfiqar spearheads a social enterprise that revolutionizes healthcare through AI-powered, affordable, and highly functional customizable bionic limbs. Bioniks is dedicated to enhancing mobility, physical independence, and the overall quality of life for individuals with limb differences, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.

Drs. George Poste and Daniel Rothenberg held a conversation on the topic: "Are We Prepared for the Next Pandemic?" Mon 9/9/24, 4:45-5:10 PM.Future Security Forum 10th Anniversary – Day 1

Let us blow you away: biocrust, the hidden web of life in soil, could be the secret weapon against dust storms, making our ecosystems more resilient!

Asexual reproductive traits might not fend off drought, but they powerfully drive grassland recovery - a key to ecosystem resilience! Let's dig in.

Lachmi (Lach) Baniya, an impact-driven media entrepreneur, began her journey in 2013 at the age of 21, driven by vision and determination. Growing up under Myanmar’s censored public education system, she understood the limitations it placed on critical thinking and the transformative power that access to information could have in shaping lives.

The Global Drylands Center leans on the many wonderful collaborators who bring incredible insight into the Center, making us stronger.

Exploring how Hispanic culture and drylands shape each other reveals a rich history of resilience and adaptation.

The Sala Lab would like to congratulate Dr. Garcia-Pichel for his efforts and significant impact on his field.

Tatiana Estevez is an entrepreneur dedicated to combating the climate crisis through an innovative water solution. Her journey was sparked by a profound realization during a backpacking trip in California, where she witnessed the devastating impacts of drought firsthand. Shocked by the economic and human toll, she envisioned a novel solution to address water scarcity, marking the inception of Permalution. As Founder and CEO, she now spearheads a company focused on cloud and fog water collection technology, providing solutions for both water access and climate adaptation. 

Growing up with parents who were Christian missionaries, Lina Maria Useche Kempf understood from an early age the significance of living with a sense of purpose. This principle has led to her becoming Co-Founder and Head of Institutional Relations at Aliança Empreendedor in Brazil. Kempf has made significant contributions to the entrepreneurial landscape by empowering, training, and connecting low-income micro-entrepreneurs to help them succeed.