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UPCOMING EVENTS      

Pathways to Urban Sustainability:
Lessons from the Atlanta Metropolitan Region

September 30-October 1, 2010
Atlanta, GA 

The Network for Emerging Leaders in Sustainability
 
September 21, 2010
Washington, DC

View a list of Sustainability-related meetings at The National Academies

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Roundtable on Science and Technology for Sustainability
May 6-7, 2010


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Science and Technology for Sustainability (STS) Program


The National Academies
Science and Technology for Sustainability Program (STS) in the division of Policy and Global Affairs was established to encourage the use of science and technology to achieve long term sustainable development.  The goal of the STS program is to contribute to sustainable improvements in human well-being by creating and strengthening the strategic connections between scientific research, technological development, and decision-making. The program concentrates on activities with the following attributes:

  • Cross-cutting in nature, requiring expertise from multiple disciplines;
  • Important both in the United States and internationally;
  • Effectively addressed via cooperation among multiples sectors, including academia, government, industry, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).                                                                                  

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Biofuel RecapMeeting Recap: What about the Blend Wall? (2010)
On April 8, 2010, the National Academies’ Science and Technology for Sustainability (STS) Program hosted an informal working meeting to discuss emerging issues associated with the production and use of higher level ethanol blends—beyond E-10. The meeting was held in conjunction with the publication of the summary of a June 2009 workshop examining the environmental, economic and social impacts of expanding biofuel production in the Upper Midwest. An issue raised at the June workshop now receiving increased attention is the possibility that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will allow higher ethanol blend levels in gasoline. Attached is recap of the dialogue from that meeting. 


Current Activities

Roundtable on Science and Technology for Sustainability 
Established in 2003, the STS Roundtable provides a forum for sharing views, information, and analysis related to harnessing science and technology for sustainability. Members of the Roundtable include senior decision-makers from government, industry, academia, and non-profit organizations who deal with issues of sustainable development, and who are in a position to mobilize new strategies for sustainability. 

Network for Emerging Leaders in Sustainability (NELS)   
Launched in 2008, NELS is a series of events for early career professionals from federal and local agencies, the National Research Council, NGOs, private sector and foundations, in the Washington DC area. The Network includes leaders with diverse backgrounds and expertise, from natural resource management to energy policy to public health. Through NELS, these emerging leaders foster relationships that enable them to more effectively bring about a sustainable future.
 

Building the Foundations of Sustainability at the Academies
A monthly e-newsletter Sustainability at the Academies provides updates highlighting activities related to sustainable development throughout the National Academies.    
 
Sponsor-Requested Workshops and Studies
Sponsored studies that enlist the nation’s foremost scientists, engineers, health professionals, and other experts to address the scientific and technical aspects of sustainable development.


To learn more about sustainability activities, both in the STS program and throughout the other boards and committees of the National Academies, please view the list of publicationsupcoming meetings and ongoing studies by sustainability topics.

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Sustainability and the Transition to Advanced Biofuels: Summary of a Workshop



 
Book CoverEnhancing the Effectivness of Sustainability Partnerships: Summary of a Workshop

 


Book CoverTransitioning to Sustainability Through Research and Development on Ecosystem Services and Biofuels, Workshop Summary  

 

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