Global Resource Flows & Supply Chains
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African transformations—examining systematic inequality and resource management in South Africa , articleDuring a Global Study trip to South Africa, students in the Master of Natural Resources (Online) program study the complex relationships between sustainable resource management and conservation and social justice in the post-apartheid era.
Date: Aug 08, 2023 - -
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Wanted: systems leaders for the circular economy transition , articleExecutive MNR student Brian Kaye shares insights on the current state of the circular economy and how his understanding of excellence in sustainability leadership has evolved as a result.
Date: May 09, 2023 - -
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Sustainability solutions across the border: Lessons from systems leaders in Mexico , articleExecutive MNR alum Tracey Coe writes about how her experiences during the program’s Global Study in Mexico redefined her understanding of systems leadership and what success looks like for an environmental professional.
Date: Feb 14, 2023 - -
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Supply chain management: three pillars for every sustainability leader , articleSupply chains are more than just products and transportation—they are dynamic systems that involve people, processes, information, and nature. Associate Professor of Practice Donna Palumbo-Miele shares the three pillars of sustainability that every supply chain leader should know.
Date: Dec 13, 2022 - -
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Regenerative travel: reducing environmental impact is just the beginning , articleRegenerative travel is the only way for the tourism industry to build back better and that is what travelers are asking for, writes Makayla Haertel, a recent graduate of the Executive Master of Natural resources (XMNR) program.
Date: Mar 01, 2022 - -
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Designing products to last: Rachel Goldstein introduces students to the circular economy , articleIn the "Circular Economy" course, Rachel Goldstein teaches students about the importance of designing products to have a cradle-to-cradle life cycle rather than a cradle-to-grave cycle. The course is one of four MNR online offerings comprising the Sustainable Business focus area.
Date: Nov 16, 2021 - -
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COVID-19, animal markets, and environmental security , articleCLiGS Environmental Security Fellow Dr. Marina Malamud puts the global coronavirus pandemic in the context of Environmental Security, an emerging field encompassing trends and events affecting the wellbeing of humans, and a new area of focus for Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment.
Date: Nov 24, 2020 -