Katharine Wilkinson, Author, Between God and Green Between God and Green Join us the first and third Wednesday of each month at noon eastern to hear climate and clean […]
Is climate change changing the taste of our favorite plant foods and beverages? Are producers and consumers able to perceive such changes? What are possible implications of climate effects on food plants for livelihoods and well-being? Can we implement specific agro-ecosystem management practices to mitigate effects of the global climate challenge? In this talk, ethnobotanist […]
Curious about the climate justice movement? Wonder how Divestment fits in? Want to learn what a writer's role is? Come hear Wen Stephenson, a local journalist turned Climate activist! - organized by Tufts Divest for Our Future Wen Stephenson, a writer and climate activist, is a contributor to Grist and the Boston Phoenix and has […]
The fourth annual symposium from our Water: Systems, Science, and Society program will present "Feeding Ourselves Thirsty: The Future of Water and Food Production." As in years past, the day will include two expert panels, a keynote speaker, and a student poster session. Visit the WSSS Symposium website for more detailed information!
The fourth annual symposium from our Water: Systems, Science, and Society program will present "Feeding Ourselves Thirsty: The Future of Water and Food Production." As in years past, the day will include two expert panels, a keynote speaker, and a student poster session. Visit the WSSS Symposium website for more detailed information!
This day-long event will feature cutting-edge engineering research on information and sensor technologies. Tufts School of Engineering’s research in Smart Sensors, Disaster Management, Visual Analytics, and New Devices has wide-reaching impact on the future of world health and the environment. Keynote speaker Dr. Andrey Egorov will speak about the strides the World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Please join Tufts Divest for a talk with Jacqui Patterson, director of the NAACP's Climate Justice Initiative! Global climate change has a disproportionate impact on communities of color in the United States and around the world. The NAACP Climate Justice Initiative was created to educate and mobilize communities to address this human and civil rights […]
President Monaco would like to invite you to open meetings he will be hosting on each campus this spring to update members of the community on university initiatives and to hear from you about Tufts¹ opportunities and challenges. Provost Harris and Executive Vice President Campbell will join the President in discussing topics including strategic planning, […]
Presented by: Garett DiStafano, Director of Residential Dining, UMass Andrew Shakman, Co-founder and President, LeanPath, Inc. Overview University of Massachusetts (UMass) has one of the largest collegiate dining operations in the nation, serving more than 16,000 students and about 40,000 meals a day. This presentation will explore UMass’ integrated strategy to reduce food waste, including […]
This webinar on April 11 at 2 p.m. Eastern will feature Waste Management’s Think Green ® Campus Model, a comprehensive framework to help campuses improve diversion, drive toward zero waste, and make sustainability a way of life on campus. You will also get a real-world case study of the successful implementation of zero-waste events at […]
Hitachi Center for Technology and International Affairs Speaker Series Japan Roundtable 2013 Perspectives from Japan on Nuclear Issues -Security, Energy, and Lessons from History- (Registration Starts at 2:30 in Hall of Flags) Speakers Moderator Kelly Sims Gallagher Associate Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy, The Fletcher School Session1: Voice from Hiroshima: nuclear weapons in history […]
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the barrage of negativity surrounding our food systems? Daily we are made aware of food-related problems damaging our economy, our health, and our earth.The new economy framework, defined as an economic system that prioritizes the well-being of people and the planet, offers a different lens to view the food […]
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the barrage of negativity surrounding our food systems? Daily we are made aware of food-related problems damaging our economy, our health, and our earth.The new economy framework, defined as an economic system that prioritizes the well-being of people and the planet, offers a different lens to view the food […]
Calling all Rising Clean Energy Leaders!!! We are now accepting applications to the third annual ReCharge Retreat scheduled August 11-17, 2013. College students between the ages of 18-28 who have a passion for clean energy are encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: April 15th, 2013 Delegates Selected: May 15th, 2013 Each summer, Focus the Nation selects […]
Need a place to put up your feet after a hard day of school work? Want to feel clean, refreshed, and beautiful from beauty treatments that don't use chemicals? Want to learn about how blueberries, honey, or lemons can help your skin? Want to find out which 'green' beauty product labels are legit? Come relax […]
Bill McKibbin*, Author, Educator, Environmentalist, 350.org Corruption, Democracy, Climate Join us the first and third Wednesday of each month at noon eastern to hear climate and clean energy specialists talk about the latest climate change issues. Assign these half-hour calls to your students for a chance to connect with top scientists, […]
This week’s lecture “Full Life-cycle Bird Conservation: Who's Responsible and How Does It Work?” will be presented by Kim Peters, Massachusetts Audubon Society. Lunch is generously sponsored by the Tufts Institute of the Environment. Get more information on the lecture or lecturer.
On the afternoon of Friday, April 19, the Fletcher community will host a symposium on campus celebrating CIERP’s 20th Anniversary and honoring the distinguished career of William "Bill" Moomaw, Professor of International Environmental Policy and CIERP’s Founder and Director. The event will be themed around scaling renewable energy. Please mark your calendars! All are welcome. Keep track […]
Join Tufts Sustainability Collective for the annual EarthFest celebration! Expect great food, great music, a clothing swap, and fun activities! More details to come....
Join Tufts Sustainability Collective for the annual EarthFest celebration! Expect great food, great music, a clothing swap, and fun activities! More details to come....
Join Global Development And Environment Institute (GDAE) for a Brown Bag Lunch: Investors representing private foundations, individuals, corporations, and pension funds are increasingly adopting “impact investing” in a wide range of sectors in attempts to obtain social and environmental benefits along with conventional financial returns. This rapidly growing trend has huge implications for international development […]
On the heels of our recent "Green Revolving Funds: An Introductory Guide to Implementation and Management" collaboration with Sustainable Endowments Institute, this webinar on April 23 at 2 p.m. Eastern will provide tips and insights to help you successfully design, implement and manage green revolving funds. Register here.
Michelle DePass came to EPA after serving as an Environment and Community Development Program Officer at the Ford Foundation. As Program Officer, she was responsible for supporting the development of sound environmental policies and practices in the local, national and international arenas.As Assistant Administrator, she leads EPA's international and tribal portfolios, and is responsible for […]
If the world’s steadily expanding cities are to thrive in the 21st century, how will we meet the challenges posed by global warming and the growing need for improved infrastructure, transportation, fresh food, water and clean air? The New York Times will bring together some 400 thought leaders, public policy makers, government urbanists and C-suite […]
Join the Tufts Office of Sustainability for a movie screening of YERT - with popcorn and pizza! YERT (Your Environmental Road Trip: 50 States. 1 Year. Zero Garbage? Called to action by a planet in peril, three friends hit the road - traveling with hope, humor, and all of their garbage - to explore every […]
Spring is here and the Hodgdgon/Lewis rain garden constructed last fall is budding while waiting patiently for the annual “spring showers” that will soon bring May flowers. Facilities Services hope that you can join us next Friday to learn how the garden processes rainwater via a subsurface tank, drainage, and plantings.
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