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Leadership: it’s wicked important, according to new book by CLiGS faculty , articleVirginia Tech faculty take on pervasive sustainability challenges in a new book Leadership for Sustainability: Strategies for Tackling Wicked Problems, slated to be released in the fall by Island Press. CLiGS Founding Director and one of the book’s authors Dr. Michael Mortimer emphases its timeliness during the COVID pandemic, pointing to “the deep polarization and politicization, disregard for salient facts, distrust of established expertise” that exacerbate so many of today’s environmental challenges and require leadership that can bridge these chasms.
Date: 08/04/2020 -
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Climate adaptation strategies in times of COVID-19 , articleCOVID-19 has taught us that quick adaptation is key to survival. Can we apply the same lesson to climate change? Dr. Paul Wagner emphasizes the importance of social adaptation in his upcoming Climate Adaptation course. Apply by the August 1st deadline to enroll in our Online MNR program and Dr. Wagner's course.
Date: 07/21/2020 -
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Urban development: be careful what you ask for. You might just get it. , articleAn eyesore for some and a home to many, Buenos Aires’ Villa 26 was one of several informal settlements peppered throughout the thriving metropolis that had to go as part of the city’s improvement plans. Center Director Michael Mortimer examines the often hidden complexities of urban development.
Date: 07/15/2020 -
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Online MNR student Andrew Ernest promotes sustainability at FourKites , article“Sustainable operations” is a feather in the cap for any company today, but what does it actually mean? Andrew Ernest, an Online Master of Natural Resources (OMNR) student is helping his employer, FourKites, define sustainability and develop an actionable plan to operate sustainably. FourKites is a real-time supply chain visibility platform that major global companies use to track and manage their freight.
Date: 07/08/2020 -
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The Rise of the Climate Professional , articleGlobal economic downturn is making it harder for societies to respond to catastrophic events caused by climate change. XMNR Program Director Dr. David Robertson talks about why we need climate professionals now and shares resources and platforms where current and aspiring climate professionals can learn, connect, and collaborate.
Date: 06/23/2020 -
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Hope is NOT a Sustainability Strategy , articleJeffrey Merritt, XMNR alum, discusses the global challenges people are facing in the Anthropocene (climate change, food insecurity, poverty, and more) and explores strategies to address these challenges that he has learned through his graduate school studies. Jeffrey is the Market Vice President in Roanoke, Virginia, where in addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations in the Roanoke Market, he also serves as executive sponsor for Virginia’s Cox Conserves program and is Virginia’s Incident Commander for Business Continuity.
Date: 06/16/2020 -
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XMNR student applies classroom lessons to her work at the United Nations Foundation to help fight COVID-19 , articleThe emergence of COVID-19 has deeply affected how we address sustainability issues. The pandemic has also upended the way we work. The Director of Global Events for the United Nations Foundation and Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) student Beth Feliciano has witnessed both first hand. Her portfolio now includes raising funds for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization, as a unique way for individuals and companies to contribute directly to the global fight against the pandemic. Learn more about Beth's work and ways you can participate in the fund's efforts.
Date: 06/08/2020 -
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When the Heat Is on—Learn, Learn, Learn , articleWe are all under tremendous stress right now. And if you think that you don’t have any time or energy to spare for anything other than just getting through one day at a time, you are not alone. Yet, XMNR faculty member Jerry Abrams urges all of us to make an effort, even if small, and proposes activities we can engage in regularly to make ourselves and our teams and organizations better. "If you put your mind to it for a few moments each day, week, and month, your leadership ability can vastly improve during these immensely challenging times," he says.
Date: 05/21/2020 -
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Clean Water for All: How Public–Private Partnerships Work with Communities , articleWith all the rigorous hand washing everyone is doing these days, the subject of water is top of mind. Yet availability of water is not a given, globally or in the United States. Students in our Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) program explore water challenges, strategies, and solutions as a focus area each year. Specifically, XMNR students examine the innovative Clean Water Partnership (CWP) in Prince George’s County, Maryland, as a case study for “partnering for water.”
Date: 05/12/2020 -
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Unplugged: Leading Online Students Beyond the Screen , articleHow many ZOOM meetings does it take to deliver a high-quality online learning experience to graduate students in environmental sustainability? Zero. Dr. Kieran Lindsey, Associate Director for Online Programs at CLiGS, talks about innovative teaching approaches our faculty have developed over the years to create a rich learning experience for students. “Once virtual educators, including Online MNR faculty, began to think outside the lecture-centric classroom box, they realized students don’t have to be looking at a screen to learn,” she says.
Date: 05/05/2020
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