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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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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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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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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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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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Join us for a livestream of a Big Ideas in Sustainability event featuring Ajay Banga, president of The World Bank Group, beginning at 3:30 p.m. PDT on October 1, 2024.
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Join us for a livestream of the Dean's Lecture featuring Chief Raoni Metuktire, in partnership with the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, beginning at 3 p.m. PDT on September 24, 2024.
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During the Stanford Sustainability Summit, business owners, government officials, and community leaders from around the world convened to share ideas and express enthusiasm to address sustainability challenges.
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Organized by the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and King Center on Global Development, the inaugural summit convened global climate innovators to forge new connections.
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A new anthology of environmental justice storytelling from the Environmental Justice Working Group at Stanford addresses topics including childhood lead poisoning, extreme weather events, and connection to nature.
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During the school's 2024 commencement ceremony, Dean Arun Majumdar told graduates they “can change the world.”
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Leaders and experts from across sectors and countries show how investing in nature is an antidote to local and global crises and the foundation of a better future.
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The People, Planet, Prosperity Forum at Stanford reconnected teams that are using nature-based approaches to achieve country development, climate, and biodiversity goals.
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Founders of the nonprofit organization Amanatari discussed their efforts to facilitate new businesses in the Amazon basin that generate income for local communities without destroying rainforest.
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Researchers, educators, industry professionals, and policymakers discussed the health impacts of pollution at a recent conference, which was a collaboration among the Graduate School of Business, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and School of Medicine.
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The 68th Secretary of State and first presidential envoy on climate discussed protests, nuclear energy, and why he left government in a wide-ranging conversation moderated by venture capitalist John Doerr.
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Mastercard’s chief sustainability officer discusses how companies can avoid greenwashing and align with their social and environmental values.
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The Stanford Forum on the Science of Energy Transition brought together scientific experts, technology innovators, and industry leaders to explore practical pathways to a decarbonized future.
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The future of water in the Southwest was top of mind for participants and attendees at the 10th Annual Eccles Family Rural West Conference.
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The summit convened students, faculty, and staff Tuesday to celebrate the sustainability collaborations and achievements taking place across campus.
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Scholars and community leaders gathered at an environmental justice conference to discuss the importance of community-driven research, intersectional frameworks, and institutional legitimacy.
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At a recent Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Dean’s Lecture series event, the Planet Labs CEO discussed how the marriage of satellite imagery and artificial intelligence creates new opportunities to track renewable energy projects, wildfire damage, deforestation, coral reef systems, and more.
