Our workshops for 2024-2025 are designed to bring together thought leaders, researchers, policymakers, and community stakeholders to tackle the pressing sustainability challenges of our time. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research, these events aim to develop practical solutions and strategies that promote environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic resilience. Our workshops offer a unique platform to engage, learn, and drive meaningful change. Please join us in our commitment to a sustainable future and explore the transformative power of knowledge and collaboration.
We are thrilled to announce six new workshops for 2024-2025, designed to drive innovation and inspire action in sustainability:
Energy Justice
The Energy Justice workshop series brings together global experts and local leaders for a series of conversations on the most pressing questions facing the future of our energy system. The series will investigate and debate concerns such as the democratic distribution of energy, degrowth, resilience, and adaptation, all to understand the future of the rapidly changing energy landscape.
Fiber Futures: Plant-Based Materials and Low Carbon Construction for a Sustainable Built Environment — March 7, 2025
Discover innovative, plant-based materials and low-carbon construction methods at the 'Fiber Futures' workshop. This event brings together experts to explore sustainable building practices that can transform the construction industry and contribute to a greener future.
Nature-Based Solutions for Resilient Coastal Cities – in collaboration with the Rice SSPEED Center — March 3-4, 2025
Explore innovative solutions to combat flooding in urban areas at the 'Nature-Based Solutions for a Resilient Gulf Coast' workshop on March 3-4, 2025. Join local and international experts to discuss sustainable strategies for flood mitigation, community engagement, and adapting to climate-induced challenges in both inland and coastal settings. Learn more: https://sspeed.rice.edu/workshop-1
Texas Biodiversity Symposium
Join the Texas Biodiversity Symposium to address the urgent challenges of biodiversity loss and conservation in the Anthropocene. This event gathers leading scientists and conservationists to explore solutions for protecting biodiversity in Texas and beyond, fostering collaboration and innovative strategies for a sustainable future.
Texas Regional Climate Network: Characterizing Climate Change Impacts and Water Extremes on the Gulf Coast — April 9-10, 2025
Learn how climate change impacts the Gulf Coast at the 'Texas Regional Climate Network' workshop. This event brings together experts to discuss extreme heat, flooding, sea level rise, and health challenges, and to develop strategies for climate resilience in our communities.
The Role of Life Cycle Analysis in Understanding Systems-Level Sustainability – in collaboration with the Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES)
Join us for a deep dive into Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and their role and limitations in comprehensively evaluating different sustainable pathways. This workshop will explore how LCAs need to evolve to become an essential assessment tool for sustainability goals.
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