The George Washington University Alliance for a Sustainable Future

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

This past winter break, GW students traveled to Costa Rica with GW Alt Breaks GW Alternative Breaks to learn about and contribute to sustainable coffee farming practices. Read more about their story and see how you can get involved in sustainability at GW!

Where do people go when their communities are upended by climate disasters? What kind of support is in place to receive displaced communities? Climate change, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events are accelerating internal displacement in the U.S. The need for a coherent, national-level research and policy agenda has never been more urgent. Join us for a workshop with GW Law's Environmental & Energy Law Program and Adaptation Leader discussing innovative approaches to address these challenges.

Recently, GW Association for Energy Engineers graduate advisor Tyler Wyka, and Michael Nabieu received a $20,000 grant from the Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association to fund their solar energy hut project in Sierra Leone. Their global partnership is dedicated to food preservation, renewable energy expansion, and climate resiliency. Learn more about their connection and future work! https://lnkd.in/ed9k-hXC

Register to join Dr. Arati Prabhakar, Assistant to President Biden for Science and Technology and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, for her talk titled “A Better Tomorrow: Science and Technology’s Essential Purpose.” At the event, Dr. Arati Prabhakar will explore recent significant progress and vital priorities ahead—from addressing climate change and advancing healthcare to navigating the transformative AI revolution and beyond.

It has been a busy year at the Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Check out the 2024 GW Research Year in Review and see how our community contributed to the breadth of research here at GW. Stay tuned for more in 2025!