Project Grants for MSUS Students

The Stardust Foundation is offering scholarships to Master of Sustainability Solutions (MSUS) students who participate in MSUS Culminating Experience projects that focus on affordable housing and community well-being.

Study Calls for Clearer Communication of Climate Data

The question of how to improve communication between the the science community and emergency managers was a major focus of a Climate and Risk Management Workshop held at DEMA on

Sustainability scientist honored by Macedonian president

Senior Sustainability Scientist Kiril Hristovski is honored by Gjorge Ivanov, president of Macedonia, for his invaluable contribution to the preservation and affirmation of Macedonia's historical, cultural and spiritual traditions and values. 22

Fron Nahzi piece in The World Post

In a July 2016 commentary in The World Post, Fron Nahzi – global business development director for the Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives' – describes the status of Kosovo's energy transition. He explains

Seminar provides sunny outlook on solar in Kosovo

With programming support from the School of Sustainability, two ASU professors presented a two-week seminar on the renewable energy potential of Kosovo – currently powered by coal – to university faculty members in that country.

Thinking inclusively about improvements to slums

According to Senior Sustainability Scientist José Lobo, the negative effects of urbanization in the developing world may be reversed through a different approach to urban planning – namely, through data collection and community engagement.

Hope for the sustainability of American suburbs

In his latest book, "The Future of the Suburban City," Senior Sustainability Scholar Grady Gammage explains why suburbs show promise in the era of climate change and provides examples of cities that are making strides toward resilience.

Locust outbreak brings ASU expert to Argentina

The worst locust outbreak Argentina had experienced in 60 years brought Arianne Cease, a School of Sustainability professor and locust expert, to that country to discuss rapid responses to swarms – the motivation behind her Global Locust Consortium.

A framework for fighting wicked water problems

In a recent contribution to Christian Science Monitor, School of Sustainability alumnus Christa Brelsford writes that solutions to today's water problems lie with a complex systems approach to water management.

A modern twist on the age-old concept of commons

Common-pool resources – like water, air and the internet – are no stranger to debate, say the two sustainability scientists behind the latest edition of the book "Sustaining the Commons," but are also not without solutions.

Taking useful technology to market

Slotting it at 38th in their annual rankings of utility patents earned by universities worldwide, the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association recognized the environment of creativity fostered by ASU.

ASU blue bag recycling program expands beyond Tempe

ASU's Zero Waste Program has created a Blue Bag Recycling Program that extends cross all four of their campuses. These bags are available to any community member and with 540