speaker series Archives - State of the Planet

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Interwoven: A Speaker Series Talk on Equitable Relationships Between Land and People

A guest speaker introduced students to the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust and its work to secure land tenure for Indigenous, Black, Latinx, and Asian farmers.

by Caroline Horrigan |March 16, 2021
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The Recycling Partnership: a Speaker Series Talk on Improving Recycling Practices

Sustainability Management alumna Asami Tanimoto recently spoke with students about her work to transform residential recycling and expand access.

by Caroline Horrigan |February 19, 2021
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Climate Corps Fellowships: Transforming Business for a Sustainable Future

Climate and Society alum Scott Wood is the director of Climate Corps at the Environmental Defense Fund. He recently told students about the fellowship’s benefits.

by |December 14, 2020

The Big Impact of Electric Scooters

A recent talk hosted by the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development discussed the challenges and benefits of micro-mobility as a form of sustainable transportation.

by Caroline Horrigan |November 25, 2020

How Water Infrastructure Can Enhance Sustainability

Guests at the Sustainable Development Speaker Series discussed how water infrastructure can be leveraged to protect the environment and address poverty, inequality, and social inclusion.

by Minji Ko |June 5, 2020

‘Building’ Sustainability for Buildings

As part of the Spring 2020 Speaker Series, the CEO of Urban Green Council spoke to students about policy solutions to improve energy efficiency in buildings.

by Minji Ko |May 13, 2020

What It’s Like to Be a Sustainability Consultant for the Entertainment Industry

In a recent talk, sustainability consultant Jason Joyce explained how he has challenged the status quo in the fashion industry and major concert venues.

by Minji Ko |April 14, 2020

Culture, Resilience, and Sustainability of the Salish People

In mid-February, a member of the Bitterroot Salish Tribe spoke to students about his tribe’s management and protection of natural resources.

by Minji Ko |April 7, 2020

Water Management and Sustainability in New York City

The final Speaker Series talk of the semester detailed how NYC’s Department of Environmental Protection manages the city’s various water resources, ranging from drinking water to wastewater.

by Minji Ko |December 19, 2019

Speaker Series Guest Discusses Green Solutions

During her talk, Margaret Oloriz from Arcadis shared her experiences and knowledge in designing green infrastructure solutions to serve local communities.

by Minji Ko |November 21, 2019