The George Washington University Alliance for a Sustainable Future

We're looking forward to this timely discussion! Join us and hear local, federal and indigenous perspectives from women leaders.

We're excited to welcome Steve Preston, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries International, and Catherine Meloy, president and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Washington to the GW Textile Museum on Tuesday, March 25! Hosted by The George Washington University Alliance for a Sustainable Future, The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, Sustainable GW , Goodwill Industries International and Goodwill of Greater Washington, this discussion will feature student panelists and dive into the global view of the lifecycle of donated goods and address the challenge of reducing textile waste, with reception to follow! ?? Register now! ??

Why do geopolitical rivalries take precedence over collective action against climate change? ?? Join us on Monday, March 17, for a discussion with Gerard Toal about his new book, "Oceans Rise Empires Fall: Why Geopolitics Hastens Climate Catastrophe." This timely discussion on the intersection of geopolitics and climate change will be moderated by Marlene Laruelle, Research Professor of International Affairs and Political Science and Director of the Illiberalism Studies Program at the George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, and joined by Robert Orttung, Professor of Sustainability and International Affairs at the George Washington University, and Director of the Sustainability Research Institute at the GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future.

"Effective science storytelling is essential to building trust in science and ensuring research drives real-world change.” Read more about our executive director, Frank Sesno, joining GW in Boston at the 2025 AAAS Conference!

Congratulations to our Alliance Affiliate Faculty member, Saniya LeBlanc, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the George Washington University, on winning a?Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers?(PECASE). The award?recognizes scientists and engineers who show exceptional potential for leadership early in their research careers. https://lnkd.in/gqPc7EpH

Thank you to all the expert speakers, facilitators and future leaders who attended the Receiving Communities Workshop!

Are you interested in institutional integrity and protecting democratic governance? Join us Friday, February 21, to explore the guardrails, checks, and balances that the Trump administration will confront this term. Hosted with our colleagues at The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science and The George Washington University Law School, the conversation will cover topics including strategies for agency steadiness, the economic significance of regulatory frameworks, risks to transparency and accountability, and agency staff morale.

Join us at the Citizens' Climate Lobby Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference on February 22-23 at George Washington University to explore how we can bridge communities to combat the climate crisis together. The two-day event will feature campus sustainability tours and expert-led workshops on state and local lobbying, influential storytelling, and AI-driven lobbying. Whether you're a student, activist, or professional, you’ll gain valuable tools to build alliances and integrate climate work into your career. Register now to learn, collaborate, network, and be part of the movement for a sustainable future! https://lnkd.in/eiHzpDvw

Are you a GW alumni in the Boston area curious about GW’s Alliance for a Sustainable Future? Come meet and hear from Alliance Executive Director?Frank Sesno?at our alumni event on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Learn more and register now: ?? https://lnkd.in/eatZPy69

Are you a GW alumni in the Boston area curious about GW’s Alliance for a Sustainable Future? Come meet and hear from Alliance Executive Director?Frank Sesno?at our alumni event on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Learn more and register now: ?? https://lnkd.in/eatZPy69