News and Press Releases: Sustainable Development

Making a Living, Sustainably »
Stanford initiative reconciles perceived conflicts between human prosperity and protection of natural resources.
By Rob Jordan,

Social Capital as Key to Conservation »
New research explores the importance of reciprocity and trust among local-level institutions, organizations and social networks to preserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable rural...
By Austin Cruz,

New Conservation Strategy Benefits People and Nature »
Stanford biologists working in Costa Rica outline an approach to habitat conservation that achieves diverse objectives
By Paige Miller

Software Solution Balances Impacts of Development Projects »
A powerful new software program provides more effective accounting of the impacts of development projects and offers possible remedies to the ecological damage they cause
By Rob Jordan,

Marking a Decade of Cross-Cutting Collaboration »
Woods anniversary symposium reflects on progress made and challenges ahead for Stanford researchers seeking environmental solutions
By Rob Jordan,

Celebrating 10 Years of Environmental Solutions at Stanford »
Symposium marks decade with panels on innovation, collaboration and future of environmental solutions
By Rob Jordan,

Environmental Risk and Resilience: A Learning Experience »
Innovative online and on-campus course for decision-makers promises unique and valuable learning experience
By Rob Jordan,

Costa Rica President Visits Future Environmental Leaders »
Solis meets with participants in new leadership program co-developed by INOGO
By Rob Jordan,

Computer Model Examines Fate of Indigenous Peoples »
Modern cultures and technologies have crept into the most isolated communities in the world. Stanford scientists have developed software to better understand how outside forces can affect...
By Bjorn Carey,

Moving Closer to a Sustainable Future »
Initiative to empower residents of ecologically valuable region moves closer to sustainability goals

Materials by Design for a Sustainable Future »
Conference highlights Stanford research on promising technologies for clean energy, renewable materials
By Rob Jordan,

Imitating Nature to Solve Human Challenges »
Biologist, innovation consultant and author Janine Benyus discusses biomimicry - solving human problems through imitation of natural systems
By Rob Jordan,

Woods Fellow Bill Durham on Danger to Darwin's Paradise »
Bill Durham, a Stanford Woods Institute senior fellow led a Stanford group exploring tensions between conservation and development in the Galapagos Islands. The group witnessed how the...

Stanford’s Environment and Energy Building Achieves ‘Platinum’ Grade »
U.S. Green Building Council awards highest certification for sustainability in operations and maintenance to Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Environment and Energy Building
By Christine Harrison,

Hiding in Plain Sight: Factoring the Environment Into Human Health »
A special report in Stanford Medicine magazine looks at the connection between health and the environment through the work of Stanford Woods Institute senior fellows and others

Stanford Woods Institute Announces 2013 Environmental Venture Projects »
Seven interdisciplinary research studies propose practical solutions to major sustainability challenges
By Terry Nagel,

New Software Promotes Nature's Delivery of Clean Water »
Free, open-source software tool identifies cost-effective ways to invest in water
By Elizabeth Rauer,

A Green and Blue Revolution in Africa? »
Water expert discusses path toward food and water security for Africa
By Ashley Dean,
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