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Join us in person on Feb. 13 to hear Earth system scientist Rob Jackson and political philosopher Leif Wenar discuss the ethical dimensions of climate action and our shared moral responsibilities.
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Bringing new life to old buildings and working with communities to sustainably rebuild after a disaster were some of the topics discussed during an event in the Big Ideas in Sustainability series at Stanford.
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Researchers shared how human behavior, trust, and tailored communication can boost public support for climate action and adaptation strategies during a conference hosted by the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.
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Join us for a Big Ideas in Sustainability event featuring Jeanne Gang, founding partner of international architecture and urban design practice Studio Gang, beginning at 3:30 p.m. PDT on Jan. 16, 2025.
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A Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Dean’s Lecture focused on how Stanford University has negotiated its place of influence in U.S. society and world affairs over the course of its history – and why it’s time to renegotiate that place of influence.
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This recognition highlights Stanford's dedication to integrating recycling, resource management, and sustainability into its academic and operational strategies.
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TIME recognizes the 100 most influential people in business worldwide working on climate for 2024, including eight Stanford alumni.
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A Stanford alumna’s career gave her an inside look at the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize and the White House. Today, she guides the scientific agenda for the world’s largest association of Earth and space scientists.
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Deemed both a force of nature and a force for nature, the Stanford energy champion has propelled thousands of students and expanded access to energy education worldwide.
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Join us in person on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Faculty Club to learn how Stanford has historically negotiated its place of influence in U.S. society and world affairs – and how we can fulfill our responsibility to society in building a sustainable future.
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Scholars and government leaders including California Attorney General Rob Bonta discussed the future of climate action and clean energy during a conference focused on democracy and sustainability.
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An artist and ocean scientist collaborated to create an installation that encourages playful reflection on human-environmental impact.
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The 2024 Environmental Venture Projects and Realizing Environmental Innovation Program grants foster interdisciplinary solutions.
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Business Insider highlights 15 global activists, business leaders, academics, community leaders, and others working toward climate and environmental solutions.
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Deans from the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Graduate School of Education, and School of Medicine shared their schools’ guiding priorities with the Faculty Senate.
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The new interdisciplinary hub seeks to address the interconnected challenges of health and environmental sustainability.
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Scientists and storytellers discuss the urgent need for technology to deepen understanding, democratize data, and inspire collective action for the ocean.
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A new play combines science and art to raise awareness about overlooked climate impacts and spark conversations to identify solutions.
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The interdisciplinary PhD program brings together social sciences to focus on the world’s evolving economic, political, and environmental demands. Students will be trained to understand and envision pathways to a more sustainable future.
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The Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment marks two decades of transformative impact. The institute’s innovative approach to bringing together experts from disparate fields to tackle pressing environmental challenges has redefined the relationship between science, policy, and real-world solutions.
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The World Bank president discussed why he sees efforts to end poverty and spread prosperity as inseparable from issues related to climate change, conflict, pandemics, and food security in a conversation with leaders from the Hoover Institution and the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.
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A new progress report from the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability shares accomplishments from the past year.
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The latest installment in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability’s Dean’s Lecture series welcomed Chief Raoni Metuktire of the Amazon’s Kayapó people to discuss environmental concerns and potential solutions.
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When the school was founded in September 2022, it included a commitment to hire as many as 60 new faculty in critical areas of research. This fall, the school welcomed eight new faculty members who research behavioral science, decision-making, oceans, climate science, materials science, and more.