Environment

Two medical students led efforts to integrate environmental health into the School of Medicine’s curriculum, offering students additional training on the health impacts of climate change.

The former heads of state joined a symposium on campus to celebrate the Georgetown Americas Institute, a platform for dialogue, research and impact on the key challenges facing Latin America.

The McDonough School of Business’ M.S. in Global Real Assets immerses students in the growing field of real assets, equipping them to invest, develop and implement resources in real estate.

Georgetown students, alumni and staff participated in international climate negotiations and hosted artistic and policy events at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

Discover how Georgetown is enhancing its sustainable practices and energy efficiency goals, from replacing 20,000 lightbulbs with energy efficient LEDs to installing smart meters across campus to measure energy usage.

Georgetown scientists are predicting that the warming climate will force wildlife from their habitats into more highly populated areas —dramatically increasing the risk of viral transmissions.

Discover how Georgetown community members are examining the environment through a campus-wide art walk, the performing arts and a student-run magazine.

Learn how the Georgetown community is developing solutions for a greener campus and planet through research, education, activism and operations.

Sociologist Yuki Kato started researching environmental and food justice issues in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Since then, she has led cutting-edge research on urban agriculture with undergraduate students.

The Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics and Earth Commons—Georgetown University’s Institute for Environment and Sustainability present a conversation with lead artists of We Hear You—A Climate Archive. Caitlin Nasema Cassidy, Wijdan…