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
#1 in innovation for three consecutive years
For the third year in a row, Arizona State University tops U.S. News and World Report's list of “most innovative schools” in the nation – a recognition of the university’s groundbreaking initiatives, partnerships, programs and research in fields like sustainability.
Conservation solutions for sustainable fisheries
On September 6, 2017, ASU-Conservation International Professor of Practice Jack Kittinger and Postdoctoral Research Associate Elena Finkbeiner facilitated a presentation on recent findings from sustainability science that are helping transform
New book provides a pathway towards international cooperation and sustainability
Sustainability Scientist Martin Pasqualetti is one of three editors on a book now out from Routledge titled The Routledge Research Companion to Energy Geographies. The book provides a pathway toward
Hurricane Harvey – a Tragic Yet Teachable Moment
Joyce Coffee – President of Climate Resilience Consulting and a UREx SRN Management Team member – wrote a captivating piece about the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey in Triple