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The development and adoption of big ideas and sustainable solutions can come from government, companies, academia, and civil-society. Here we will showcase new research and the latest thinking about the most pressing sustainable development challenges facing the Great Lakes region and the world.
The development and adoption of big ideas and sustainable solutions can come from government, companies, academia, and civil-society. Here we will showcase new research and the latest thinking about the most pressing sustainable development challenges facing the Great Lakes region and the world.

If we are serious about our future prosperity, well-being, and the health of the Great Lakes and our environment, we must understand where we are today. First, we are not developing and scaling viable sustainability solutions fast enough for individuals and homeowners, businesses, and the broader public sector. Second, nobody can solve for sustainability alone.

By raising awareness about the most pressing socio-economic and environmental challenges facing the Great Lakes region and converting this knowledge into meaningful collaborations and action, we aim to empower smarter choices and better behaviours across all sectors and accelerate the development and adoption of transformative sustainability solutions.

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Consequences of Less Ice on Lakes Due to Climate Change
December 4, 2024

The lakes in the Great Lakes region and around the world don’t freeze over as they did in past centuries. That has serious consequences for people, wildlife, and the environment …

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Global Foresight on Planetary Health and Human Wellbeing
October 23, 2024

The below is taken from the Executive Summary of the 2024 Global Insights report “Navigating New Horizons: A global foresight report on planetary health and human wellbeing”. As the leading …

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Choosing Your Great Lakes Future: A New Online Scenario Game
September 11, 2024

The Great Lakes of today are much cleaner and healthier than they were in the early and mid-1900s. Substantial investment and effort have improved the environments and communities around the …

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Establishing a Regional Waste Management Authority in the Pittsburgh Region: A Vital Step Towards Economic Growth and Sustainability
August 28, 2024

In recent years, the issue of waste management has emerged as a critical challenge for cities across the globe. Pittsburgh, a city renowned for its industrial heritage and vibrant cultural …

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Driving Sustainable Growth: A Testimonial from The Water Institute’s Participation at the 2024 Great Lakes Sustainable Growth Forum
July 31, 2024

In late June, the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) in collaboration with the Toronto Region Board of Trade, hosted the Great Lakes Sustainable Growth Forum. This significant event …

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