2017 Research Highlights: Valdivia, Chile

Graduate ASU UREx SRN students seek a holistic understanding of the ecosystem services – such as flood control, water treatment and cultural enrichment – that Valdivia, Chile's urban wetlands provide to residents.

Seeking to sustain recreational fishing

As many fisheries around the country collapse under environmental and social pressures, School of Sustainability Professor Marco Janssen is among the scientists from five academic institutions working to understand how good fishing conditions can be sustained.

Future Cities podcast episode 1: Welcome to the Future Cities UREx SRN podcast!

The Future Cities Podcast is dedicated to exploring the ways that cities are making themselves more resilient to extreme weather events. In this episode, our hosts – Stephen Elser, Jason

Resilience game prepares city leaders for future scenarios

At the second in a series of resilience and sustainability workshops hosted by the School of Sustainability's Executive and Professional Education program with the City of Tempe, municipal leaders discussed visions of the city in 2040 – from recreation to shade structures.

Kathleen Andereck and Christine Vogt: Thought Leader Series

In the United Nations’ International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, what progress has been made toward community-appropriate, environmentally-sensitive and economically-viable travel? Sustainability scientists Kathleen Andereck and Christine Vogt provide an overview.

Broadening diversity in biodiversity science

In August 2015, the ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes Founding Director Leah Gerber and graduate student affiliate Beth Tellman from the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning organized a

3 countries, 3 universities, 1 unforgettable experience

ASU sustainability senior Hailey Baker was among 31 students representing ASU, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and National Taipei University who experienced Southern China through a unique summer course on sustainable urban development.

Progress in the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

A Thought Leader Series Piece by Kathleen Andereck & Christine Vogt Note: To celebrate the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute for Sustainability

Christopher Boone: Thought Leader Series

Titled "A funny thing happened on the way to the job market," this essay by School of Sustainability Dean Christopher Boone illustrates the increased appeal of a sustainability degree to

Executive Team member featured in ProPublica article

Thaddeus Miller, a UREx SRN Executive Team member and social scientist, is featured in a ProPublica article about climate, resilience, and the role of the government. The article includes underappreciated

Phoenix public radio takes interest in UREx research

Charles Redman, co-director of the UREx SRN, was interviewed by Mark Brodie of KJZZ 91.5. They discussed why we need to take Harvey and Irma as opportunities to rebuild our

Call for proposals - BGU and ASU faculty

The Global Drylands Center at ASU invites scientists at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to submit proposals for collaboration with Ben-Gurion University in Israel. Download full request for