Emory, in alignment with the IPCC special report, commits to reducing carbon emissions 45% by 2030 and reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Emory will work toward these goals by implementing climate solutions in Emory’s operations, policy, outreach and education, and community engagement work.
Build-A-Brand Workshops While there has been growth in the sustainable fashion industry and we see a slight shift in consumer trends, how can this growth be sustained and elevated? Student group, F&B is asking you to come up with what is next in Sustainable Fashion. F&B, through its project Build-A-Brand, is inviting you to start your own brand! … Continue Reading →
RSVP today for the Emory Sustainability Virtual Celebration, which will take place on Friday, April 23, from 11-12:30 pm EDT! During the celebration, we will announce this year’s Sustainability Innovator Award, Outstanding Sustainability Representative Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, highlight major sustainability accomplishments from Emory students and employees, and share ways to get involved. … Continue Reading →
Join the Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health for the Our Voices: Diversity in Environmental Health Sciences seminar series. Dr. Genee Smith, Assistant Professor at John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, will be giving a talk titled, “CLIMATE CHANGE, GENTRIFICATION, AND HEALTH EQUITY”. Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/93124507596 Meeting ID: 93124507596
Against the backdrop of a multi-generational legacy of racial injustice, climate change disproportionately impacts environmental justice communities in Georgia. Building climate resilience and reducing emissions can lower economic and public health risks in these communities and provide new economic opportunities. Join Georgia Climate Project on April 28th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT for … Continue Reading →
Join fellow clinicians, clinical and hospital leaders, health professionals, and students for this half-day symposium on Climate Change and Clinical Practice that will take place on April 28 from 12:30 to 5:00 pm EDT. Engaging lectures and panel discussions will explore the clinical practice implications of climate change and strategies for addressing climate-associated practice and care … Continue Reading →
Join the Atlanta Emory Over 40 Network for their upcoming event on the intersection of climate change, health, and equity on Thursday, May 20th, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm EDT. Many experts agree that the next pandemic will be climate change and its effect on the earth and people. Just as with COVID, there will be a … Continue Reading →
Partnership with Southern Equity is hosting a free, virtual concert on Thurs, May 20, 2021, at 7 pm EST called “Notes of Equity.” Dana Khan will be performing her original songs that have a focus on environmental advocacy through music.
The Emory Climate Talks student involvement application is now open! We are looking for student collaborators to join Emory Climate Talks. Students may apply to participate in any of the following areas: - Attendees to COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland in November 2021 (application deadline 7/31) - Emory Climate Talks Blog writer and contributor (application … Continue Reading →
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division will host the 2021 Georgia Climate Conference on Jekyll Island, Georgia, August 12 - 13, 2021. The conference will include concurrent sessions, a poster social, two keynote luncheons, continuing education credits, and networking opportunities. Registration for the conference opens in May. Are you a practitioner or researcher? Share you work at conference poster session! The deadline for … Continue Reading →
Registrations Closing Soon: 2nd RCE Global Webinar (Photo credit: The University of Edinburgh) Don't forget to sign up for the upcoming 2nd RCE Global Webinar, 'Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals: action through learning in a time of global crises'. Hosted by RCE Scotland and the Global RCE Service Centre, this webinar is the second of … Continue Reading →
