In spring 2021, Sustainability Management student Shubhi Kesarwani arrived in New York City as an Indian international student looking to connect with like-minded people, engage in new opportunities, and develop new sustainability-related skills. Prior to her enrollment into the SUMA program, Kesarwani launched GuruJal, a public-private partnership based in the Gurugram District of India. Its purpose … Continue reading Shubhi Kesarwani: Studying Sustainability Management to Advance Water Solutions in India
Closing Keynote: Dr. Marcius Extavour
Dr Marcius Extavour is interested in the power of technology innovation to unlock and support deep social change in the direction of equity and justice. He is Vice President of Energy & Climate at XPRIZE Foundation, where his work includes global incentive prize competitions to support and evaluate communities of entrepreneurs and innovators, such as … Continue reading Closing Keynote: Dr. Marcius Extavour
Panel 6: Rethinking the Sustainability of the Clean Energy Transition
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Zoom Link While “renewable energy” and “sustainable energy” are often used interchangeably, they have subtle nuances that make a world of difference. This panel will explore these differences by discussing the sustainability of the clean energy transition, the extractive nature of renewable energy technologies, and how industry leaders are thinking … Continue reading Panel 6: Rethinking the Sustainability of the Clean Energy Transition
Panel 5: Climate Justice Solutions to Create a Prosperous and Just Transition
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Zoom Link In this panel, we will explore the intersection of the environmental crisis and equity struggles happening at a local and regional level. Our panelists will surface key environmental justice issues, and explore solutions to create an inclusive and prosperous future. About the Panelists Climate justice solutions to create … Continue reading Panel 5: Climate Justice Solutions to Create a Prosperous and Just Transition
Panel 4: Applying Advanced Analytics to Sustainable Solutions
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Zoom Link About the Panelists Applying advanced analytics to sustainable solutions Lamont Research Professor Adjunct Scientist at NASA Dr. Marco Tedesco Moderator Marco Tedesco is a Lamont Research Professor at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University and Adjunct Scientist at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS). He … Continue reading Panel 4: Applying Advanced Analytics to Sustainable Solutions
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