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From coastal city to high-altitude agriculture: a look at Argentina’s climate challenges , articleArgentina is full of diverse landscapes and cultures, all subject to the harsh effects of climate change. MNR students venture to the Land of Silver to explore climate adaptation at global, federal, and local levels.
Date: Jan 24, 2023 -
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Water security—the humanity of it all , articleWater 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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More than a study abroad: XMNR’s global field experience and capstone project , articleThe XMNR Global Study experience is more than a typical study abroad; it is an opportunity for students to connect and build relationships with their professional peers who are practicing and applying principles for sustainable development in another part of the world.
Date: Oct 18, 2022 -
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Finnish Lapland: authentically inauthentic or something altogether more wicked? , articleWhen 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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MNR alum sourav guha invites educational institutions to engage meaningfully with issues of representation and reparation , articleHow can we ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are all centered in our work as sustainability professionals? sourav guha, MNR (online) alum, shares his experience in increasing the opportunities for students of color to gain access to higher education and excel in traditionally “white” fields, for example, sustainability.
Date: Aug 02, 2022 -
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CLiGS Global Study returns with a first-time trip to the Baltic Sea , articleFor 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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Executive MNR alum Nikki Mehta integrates technology and sustainability in her career pivots , articleNikki Mehta, XMNR19, has worked in the tech industry for the majority of her career. Her experience in the Executive MNR program has broadened her perspective and expanded her career priorities to put sustainability at the heart of everything she does.
Date: May 17, 2022 -
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Barcelona: Contrasts and contradictions in the city by the sea , articleBarcelona is on the itinerary for two MNR Global Study experiences this year. Associate Dean Dr. Michael Mortimer talks about what makes this city a great destination for students of sustainability, as well as one of his favorite cities in the world.
Date: May 10, 2022 -
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MNR students to study carbon capture, geothermal energy, and more in the Land of Fire and Ice , articleIceland, a global leader in the development of renewable energy and sustainable fisheries, is a new Global Study location for Virginia Tech’s MNR graduate students. Meet Dr. Marc Stern, the faculty lead on Global Study Iceland, and learn more about what to expect from the experience.
Date: Mar 08, 2022 -
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Consider your culture: MNR students learn to reflect on social norms in environmental decision-making , articleHow culturally competent are you? Recognizing the importance of cultural context in sustainability issues, the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability (CLiGS) administers a standardized cultural competence assessment to all graduate students in degree programs to help them recognize and improve blind spots.
Date: Aug 24, 2021
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