Industrial Sustainability – Water, Energy, and the Drive Toward Net Zero
View the webinar recording below! In industrialized nations, industries account for over half of the water used by humans, with that demand projected to increase by 40% within 20 years. Additionally, it is estimated that 4% of global carbon emissions could be saved within the water sector. With the high demand for water in industries […]
From FAIR Data Principles to Indigenous Sustainable Water Resources Management
The Center for Water Policy is hosting a virtual Earth Month webinar featuring its 2023-2024 Water Policy Scholar Dr. Grace Bulltail and Research Associate Dr. Parisa Sarzaeim. They will be speaking on the availability and quality of publicly available tribal-led water-climate-environment (WCE) nexus databases on reservations and tribal lands in the U.S., showcasing the FAIRification […]
Canada-United States Law Institute 48th Annual Conference
The Economics of Human Rights: Canadian and US Perspectives on Supply Chains, Sanctions, and Securing Reconciliation The conduct of business either protects human rights or enables their violation. Cananda and the United States influence the enforcement and advancement of human rights through their approaches to regulating business activities. Both countries play a vital role in […]
Using Nature to Inspire Design
Watch the webinar recording below! Biomimicry is innovation inspired by nature, and its implementation isn’t just a good idea, it is a roadmap to a thriving economy and environment. Natural systems offer over 3 billion years of R&D and can bring insight to solving challenges. Everything that exists in the natural world has a […]
Understanding and Communicating Your Organization’s Sustainability and Climate Impact
Watch the recording of the webinar below! A third of the Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in the binational Great Lakes region, the economic engine of North America. In a region that is guardian to one of the world’s largest freshwater systems, one that holds 20% of earth’s surface freshwater, environmental stewardship and corporate sustainability […]
Understanding and Communicating Your Organization’s Sustainability and Climate Impact
Watch the recording of the webinar below! A third of the Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in the binational Great Lakes region, the economic engine of North America. In a region that is guardian to one of the world’s largest freshwater systems, one that holds 20% of earth’s surface freshwater, environmental stewardship and corporate […]
Hydrogen and the Great Lakes Region’s Clean Energy Transition
View the recording from the webinar below! The binational Great Lakes region, which includes the eight US states from New York to Minnesota and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, serves as North America’s economic engine. A large, carbon-intensive industrial base that is home to over 100 million people, accelerating the transition away from fossil […]
Groundwater Policy Developments
Groundwater researchers and policy experts from Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan came together for a free, virtual Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium on Tuesday, February 13! Panelists discussed groundwater policy developments and challenges in their states, and what kind of research is needed related to factors such as managing agricultural contaminants and PFAS. This event is part […]
Breaking Down the Role of Business in Achieving a Sustainable Future in the Great Lakes and Beyond
Watch the recording of the webinar below! A sustainable future for the Great Lakes region, and the world, must include the leadership and involvement of all sectors, including and especially the private sector. While the regulatory frameworks of national and local governments are essential, government alone cannot move us at the pace we need. That’s […]
Protecting Wetlands Post Sackett Decision
Water research colleagues from Canadian and U.S. universities participated in a free, virtual, lunchtime Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium. Panelists discussed the impact of the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on wetlands protections, scientific research, legal analysis and policy, and included an update on the upcoming EPA WOTUS Rule revisions. Panelists include: Erin Giese, Principal Investigator, […]