Gerber quoted in Bioscience: Scientists key to decision-making in critical times

Leaders in the scientific community are calling for better ways to incorporate science into decision-making during periods of crisis and beyond. Gerber's work on structured decision-making is cited in the article.

Future Cities episode 44: Infrastructure as Knowledge Enterprises

People often think of infrastructure as merely physical assets, but they are the outcome of cultural preferences and how we generate knowledge. In this episode, Professor Mikhail Chester (@mikhailchester) of

Creating a livable planet

Tackling the species extinction and habitat degradation crisis takes transdisciplinary and out-of-the-box approaches. That is why Arizona State University has become a key player in creating a livable future for

Duncan Family Farms' commitment to sustainable agriculture

As Patty Emmert, Kelsey Neppel, Stephanie Pharris, and Courtney Boyer share an information rich virtual presentation on Duncan Family Farms to the Food Policy and Sustainability Leadership cohort, both the impressive breadth of the organization’s production and intentional commitment to sustainable agriculture become rapidly apparent. The fact that the presentation is conducted by four women in agriculture lends another unique layer to the presentation and operation.

Protecting the environment one government purchase at a time

A new report reveals what factors influence whether Australian governments are successful at adopting green purchasing policies, Elizabeth Bruns, Nicole Darnall, Kylie Flynn, and Angela Fox write. In 2015, Australia’s

You can’t manage what you can’t measure: Implications of Scope 3 Emissions

By: Dylan Shapiro and Rutva Patel, Masters students working with ASU LightWorks on the Digital Carbon Warehouse This week’s blog post will address some of the nuances and misconceptions of

2021 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge application is live now

The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge is the first-of-its-kind global competition for women social entrepreneurs who are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and inspiring entire communities to act to create the world we want by 2030.

March 2021 newsletter on why sustainability should be part of your business model

Our March newsletter features an invitation to our upcoming USAID/RTAC virtual workshop, inspiring articles about sustainability in business, and relevant events. Read about Nike's 2025 sustainability goals and learn why

Rittmann, Krajmalnik-Brown land coveted Hering Medal

Sustainability scientists Bruce Rittmann and Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown are among the authors of the best paper of the preceding year from the Journal of Environmental Engineering.

Registration open for 2021 ASU Social Embeddedness Network Conference

With more than 250 presenters, this event will dig into best practices for community-university collaborations. Registration is free. March 24-26.

Mar. 24: ASU Fulbright Day 2021

Want to take your research or teaching abroad? Thinking about applying for Fulbright? Join the Office of the University Provost on March 24 for ASU’s Fulbright Day.

Mar. 25: Margaux Hein to discuss coral reef restoration

In this talk, one of the Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science Monthly Seminars, Hein will review the status and trends in the field of coral reef restoration and present results from her research on its long-term effectiveness.