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We are on a mission to foster a new era of economic growth, environmental protection, and individual well-being by connecting diverse interests and sectors together to turbocharge sustainable development in the region.
We are on a mission to foster a new era of economic growth, environmental protection, and individual well-being by connecting diverse interests and sectors together to turbocharge sustainable development in the region.
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Working for a sustainable Great Lakes future.

Change in the Great Lakes region is intensifying and accelerating in response to several large and profound trends, from climate change, urban sprawl and rural revitalization, and new pollution risks, to technology advancements and the nature of work as well as global competition and world trade, impacting the region’s people, economy, and environment. CGLR provides a forum to identify, discuss, prioritize, and solve the biggest risks to the well-being of our people, the health of the Great Lakes and our environment, and the success of our shared economy.

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INFORM

Convening and connecting government, business, academic, and nonprofit leaders to share diverse perspectives about sustainable growth in the Great Lakes region.

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IDENTIFY

Fostering well-researched reports on the serious sustainability issues that matter most to the Great Lakes region on a timely basis to influence public conversations and the region’s policy agenda.

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INSPIRE

Facilitating cross-sector and cross-border collaborations in order to mobilize the know-how and significant financing required from all sources to achieve sustainability in the region.

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IMPACT

Spearheading and scaling collaborative programs and solutions to speed up the systems changes necessary to achieve a better, more sustainable future for everyone.

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Our members help make this work possible through their thought leadership and financial support. In return, we offer our members the opportunity to showcase their impact to an elite group of the region’s leaders.

Acting Regionally. Thinking Globally.

Leveraging Global Partnerships to Tackle Sustainability in the Great Lakes Region

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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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