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. Here are the remaining workshops for this semester:
Energy Justice Series — April 7
What comes after fossil fuels — and after economic growth?
Join the Center for Environmental Studies on April 7 for a roundtable on degrowth pathways to a low-carbon future, featuring:
🌱 Kohei Saito (University of Tokyo) — Influential degrowth scholar + bestselling author
⚖️ Matthew Tejada — SVP of Environmental Health at NRDC, former EPA deputy for environmental justice
⚡ Ed Hirs — Energy Fellow and Lecturer at the University of Houston
Together, they’ll explore bold visions for energy justice, the strengths and limits of degrowth, and what a “just transition” could look like in Texas and beyond.
🗓 Monday, April 7 | 6–8 PM
📍 Kraft Hall 130, Rice University
🎟 Free + open to the public
👉 RSVP: https://bit.ly/degrowth-rsvp
📚 Hosted by the Center for Environmental Studies, supported by the Rice Sustainability Institute
Texas Climate Conference — April 10-11
Characterizing Climate Change Impacts and Water Extremes on the Gulf Coast
Learn how climate change impacts the Gulf Coast at the Texas Regional Climate Conference. This event brings together experts to discuss extreme heat, flooding, sea level rise, and health challenges and develop strategies for climate resilience in our communities. It is co-sponsored by Texas A&M's Texas Center for Climate Studies.
Join us for the Texas Climate Conference 2025! Register or learn more at si.rice.edu/texas-climate-conference-2025.
The Role of Life Cycle Analysis in Understanding Systems-Level Sustainability
– 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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