Sustainability

Sustainability refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It emphasizes balancing environmental health, economic development and social wellbeing. Key aspects of sustainability include reducing resource consumption, minimizing waste, and promoting renewable energy and efficient practices. Climate change, biodiversity loss and resource depletion are driving the global push toward more sustainable practices. Scientific research in sustainability focuses on developing innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact, foster circular economies and promote resilient communities. Achieving sustainability requires collaboration across sectors to create a more equitable and balanced future.

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4th Annual Kathleen Hickey Endowed Lectureship
Thursday, February 6, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM Where: Columbia School of Nursing, 560 W. 168 St., New York, NY 10032 Description: Registration is now open! This Hickey Lectureship will feature four community leaders: Sevonna Brown, Madeleine Dorval-Moller, Emilie Rodriguez, and Victoria St. Clair. This event will be held in person on Thursday, February 6th, 2025, from 4 PM to 6:30 PM at the CU School of Nursing 7th […]
Mining, Ecologies, Gender
Monday, January 27, 2025 4:15 PM – 6:45 PM Where: Fayerweather Hall, 1180 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10027 Description: Mining has always prompted discussions about resource extraction, use, and sustainability. In recent times, the rapidly increasing demand for low-impact metals impelled scholars to seek out new ways to conceptualize questions of human impact on the natural world. This roundtable seeks to contribute to this conversation by bridging seemingly separate […]

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