
The U.S. needs a National Biodiversity Strategy
Center for Biodiversity Outcomes director Leah Gerber recently published a paper in Conservation Science and Practice with colleagues Mark Shwartz and Lindsay Dreiss on the need for a national biodiversity

CIFOR-ICRAF is a must-know organization
My students and staff exclaim – she’s off again on an international trip! Indeed. For nearly six years, I’ve been engaged as a member of the board of trustees for CIFOR-ICRAF, an international institution comprised of two merged research centers that together produce much of the world’s knowledge on trees, forests, agroforestry, and sustainable landscapes.

Insight into the policy views of USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack
When I learned that my graduate cohort would be meeting with USDA Secretary Vilsack during our food policy immersion course in Washington, D.C., the gears immediately started turning in my head.

Assisting adaptation in a changing world
Rebecca Snyder, a PhD student in the Conservation Innovation Lab, recently co-authored on a paper published in Frontiers in Environmental Science. The publication highlights assisted adaptation as a promising approach

Meet affiliated faculty Michelle Stewart
Read on for an interview with Michelle Stewart, Senior Global Futures Scientist and Instructor in the School of Sustainability.

Advancing sustainability in agriculture: Insights from OCS leaders
In May 2023, my ASU Sustainable Food Systems cohort and I made our way to Washington, D.C., for our Policy Immersive course. We had the extreme privilege of meeting with countless individuals who work at the USDA and other government agencies. Two of the folks we met with during our trip were Dr. Deirdra Chester and Dr. Richard Derkson, who work at USDA’s Office of the Chief Scientist.

Meet affiliated faculty Roberto Gaxiola
Read on for an interview with Roberto Gaxiola, School of Life Sciences Professor and Senior Global Futures Scientist.

Meet affiliated faculty Rozita Smith
Read on for an interview with Rozita Smith, Assistant Director to the International Students and Scholars Center and owner of The Aquaponics Grower.

Etijah: Preparing future workers for the future world
Dina Shabib, Founder and Managing Director at Etijah Coaching and Consulting, Bahrain2022 WE Empower Finalist, Middle East and North Africa Dina Shabib founded Etijah Coaching and Consulting to empower pioneers

SOLVillion: Innovative engineering for affordable access to water sanitation
Aia Abul-Haj, 2022 WE Empower Finalist, Greater MENA Aia Abul-Haj is an award-winning engineer in water treatment, solar energy, and the environment. She graduated from Jordan University with a degree

The Senate Ag Staff: Behind the scenes in support of agriculture and rural communities
Have you ever wondered how the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee carry out their mandate to guide and shape agricultural policies that maintain the welfare of farmers, ranchers, and consumers?

The problem with land fractionation and heirs’ property and why it matters
During our DC Immersive, my Sustainable Food Systems MS cohort had the pleasure of sitting down and listening to General Counsel Janie Hipp. Janie Hipp is the General Counsel in USDA’s Office of the General Counsel and was appointed by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate.