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Urban food security: old wine in a new bottle , article
Back from the recent MNR Global Study trip to Italy, Center Director Michael Mortimer examines the concept of short supply chains, or the zero-kilometer approach, a sustainable norm in managing agricultural supply and demand in Europe for hundreds of years and a possible way forward today.
Date: May 23, 2023
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Wildlife conservation: tracking chimpanzees in the wild forests of Uganda , article
While working in Uganda, Dr. Omchand Mahdu had the opportunity to go chimp tracking in Kibale Forest National Park, where he learned firsthand about our closest relatives and efforts to protect them.
Date: Apr 11, 2023
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Water security—the humanity of it all , article
Water is a critical precondition for enduring human prosperity, but who owns it? Center Founder Dr. Michael Mortimer reflects on the ways water security is provided or guaranteed and the questions water rights raise in communities.
Date: Dec 06, 2022
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Finnish Lapland: authentically inauthentic or something altogether more wicked? , article
When it comes to climate change, the Arctic displays some of its most dramatic effects. Dr. Michael Mortimer introduces us to the Finnish Lapland and the many challenges that make it a fascinating destination for students of sustainability.
Date: Aug 16, 2022
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Tourist vs. tourist: Forget future generations, what do we do now? , article
As many of us are packing our bags for summer getaways or going through pictures of recent trips, it is important to take a moment to reflect on the impacts of our travel choices. A seasoned world traveler, CLiGS Founding Director Dr. Michael Mortimer offers a perspective on the sustainability of tourism in the long term and now.
Date: Jul 19, 2022
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CLiGS Global Study returns with a first-time trip to the Baltic Sea , article
For the first time in two years, MNR students traveled on a Global Study trip, and to a new pairing of destinations—Finland and Estonia—where they learned about how governments and industries are transforming economies and landscapes in response to global warming.
Date: Jun 21, 2022
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How to unify a hybrid workplace with purpose as the centerpiece , article
“The desire for purpose is deeply human. And a shared purpose forges common bonds among individuals and groups. Cement relationships and ensure unity in your hybrid workplace by making a clear and inspiring purpose the centerpiece,” advises Kathy Miller Perkins, organizational psychologist and one of our Career Coaches.
Date: May 03, 2022
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Tips for eco-anxious sustainability professionals , article
As we prepare to celebrate Earth Day, many feel a profound sense of dread about our planet’s future. Trish Kenlon, founder of Sustainable Career Pathways and one of our Career Coaches, shares these insightful tips to help sustainability professionals stay positive.
Date: Apr 19, 2022
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A new course teaches sustainability students how to manage risk, rationally , article
“We face risks every day and we make decisions about which risks to ignore, which to assess and manage in systematic ways, and which to panic about,” says Dr. Paul Wagner. “This is critical for fields such as global sustainability which confront challenges of understanding, identifying, and communicating risks across cultures.”
Date: Mar 15, 2022
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Leaders, bring your best to the world through values promoting your mental health , article
Not feeling refreshed after the holidays? You might be burnt out. Examine the internal motivators that may be limiting your well-being and the positive impact you wish to bring to your leadership and the world.
Date: Jan 18, 2022