Wrigley Hall building

Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability celebrates 15 years

On the 15th anniversary of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability, here’s a look back the accomplishments and evolution of the ASU Wrigley Institute.

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Community-led conservation solutions in Africa

The Conservation Solutions Lab, a multi-partner collaboration led by Chemonics International and ASU, organized a summit in Kenya on February 11-14, 2020 in collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association.

Coral reefs

The past, present and future of coral reefs

ASU-Conservation International‘s Assistant Research Professor Katie Cramer will be delivering a talk on Monday, February 24, 2020, titled “The past, present and future of coral reefs.” This talk will take place

cotton being harvested

Cotton in the city: Raising an Arizona staple in the Phoenix metro area

This blog post was written by Arizona State University graduate student Katie Davis. In addition to studying Food Policy and Sustainability Leadership at ASU, Katie is tackling the issue of postharvest food waste

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Now hiring! Decision support for endangered species pesticide risk

The ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes is currently hiring a postdoctoral research associate to lead the development of a decision tool for assessing pesticide risk for species listed under the

Educational exhibt booth at OdySea Expo

ASU present, OdySea Aquarium Conservation Expo

On Saturday, January 18, 2020, Center for Biodiversity Outcomes’ employees represented Arizona State University at the third annual OdySea Aquarium Conservation Expo, held in the aquarium’s courtyard. Over 40 local

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CBO takes on GreenBiz

ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes Founding Director Leah Gerber and School for the Future of Innovation in Society’s Innovation in Global Development PhD program student Chris Barton attended GreenBiz 2020

Kendon Jung on ASU campus

ASU faculty generates innovative idea to change behavior

One of the many challenges we face in the journey to create a more sustainable planet is that although more people are now aware of the problem of climate change,

Zachary Holman

ASU engineer works to increase solar panel efficiency

Solar energy, while quite expensive, still remains one of the most promising sources of alternate energy. ASU’s Holman Research Group has published new findings in the science journal Joule that show how a minute change to the industry-standard silicon wafers significantly enhances solar cell composition.

Phoenix valley viewed from above

Doctoral dissertation fellowship: Babbitt Center

Doctoral students conducting dissertation projects integrating land use, water management and policy are eligible to apply.

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Climate change, the apocalypse and skepticism

Despite the near universal consensus confirming the phenomenon of climate change, climate skepticism still poses a significant barrier to developing more environmentally conscious policies. One particular segment of the population

Climate change, the apocalypse and skepticism

ASU Now Despite the near universal consensus confirming the phenomenon of climate change, climate skepticism still poses a significant barrier to developing more environmentally conscious policies. One particular segment of