Sipping organically: A night of organic spirits and snacks on Capitol Hill
On the evening of November 14th, 2023, Capitol Hill became the focal point for a gathering hosted by the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Over 100 people were brought together to raise a glass to organic agriculture.
10 ASU projects to get excited about
As we head into a new year, ASU is embarking on ambitious projects to help our local and global communities thrive.
Origen Air™ - pure air for healthy bodies, healthy buildings and a healthy planet
“We look towards a future in which we not only cultivate healthy spaces for humans, but also contribute to the reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere, joining many others in
Expert: Transitioning to clean energy does not mean the end of foreign dependence
Shade Shutters, Research Scientist, School of Complex Adaptive Systems in the College of Global Futures, is lead author on A U.S. clean energy transition can enhance national security but it’s not
Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide
Graduate students in Dr. Gerber's lab have developed a holiday gift guide.
Innova Nation - building the next generation of sustainable entrepreneurs
Though previously a lawyer, Karin Sempf has found purpose through her work as a businesswoman, changemaker, and educator. She is the founder of the educational lab Innova Nation, which aims to inspire and educate children ages eight to 18 to think sustainably and to solve problems through the lens of an entrepreneur.
WE Empower Awardee wins Earthshot Prize 2023
2021 WE Empower Awardee, Nidhi Pant (India), won the Earthshot Prize 2023 in the ‘Build a Waste-Free World’ category. Nidhi won 1 million pounds to help scale her business, S4S
ASU Global Futures Scholar publishes definitive guide to Sustainable Community Development
Mark Roseland, Professor of Community Resources and Development in ASU's Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, is lead and corresponding author on Toward Sustainable Communities: Solutions for Citizens and
ASU researcher contributes to global climate negotiation process
Sonja Klinsky, Associate Professor in the School of Sustainability, College of Global Futures, is lead author on How needs-based assessments could advance equity in the global stocktake and beyond, a new
ASU Carbon Summit: Food systems discussion and panel
The inaugural Carbon Summit, hosted at ASU's Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health, served as an informative showcase of sustainable solutions spanning five themes that were all on display through presentations and panels: food systems, energy transitions, circular economies, climate adaptation, and sustainability.
Critical questions to ask and answer about the future of global agriculture in an era of multiple crises
October 6, 2023 at the ASU DC campus, the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, TMG Think Tank for Sustainability, Berlin Germany and the German Embassy of Washington DC joined together to host an event designed to identify the most pressing questions policymakers must confront as they write the forthcoming US farm bill.
From kitchen to community: DC Central Kitchen uses food to change lives
In May 2023, DC Central Kitchen welcomed our cohort from the ASU Sustainable Food Systems graduate program to their facility for a tour of their operation. Located in the LEED Certified RiverPoint development, this non-profit organization’s mission is to “use food as a tool to strengthen bodies, empower minds, and build communities.”