S/GWI's Innovation Station

Sandhya Murali (Solstice) and Allison Archambault (EarthSpark International) share their efforts to improve access to clean, affordable, reliable energy supplies in diverse communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Electricity” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Garden State, on August 8, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Fawn McGee (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) and Gayle Bowness (Gulf of Maine Research Institute) share their efforts to help coastal and riverine communities adapt to flooding, storm surge, and sea level rise. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Shoreline Resilience” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Garden State, on August 8, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Carolyn Baltz and Erin Killeen (The Sustainability Consortium) and Laura Draucker (Ceres) share their efforts to galvanize sustainability and climate action by suppliers, retailers, and investors. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Corporate Sustainability” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Twin Cities, on June 6, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.) 

Cesali Morales (Norris Square Neighborhood Project), Nina Ottosen (Dreamtown), and Ronah Ahumuza (Holistic Action for Development and Empowerment) share how their urban green space projects are providing cultural, economic, and leadership opportunities to vulnerable youth communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Urban Green Spaces” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Twin Cities, on June 6, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Ceci Weibert (Great Lakes Commission) and Alaina Harkness (Great Lakes ReNEW) share their efforts to manage aquatic invasive species and tackle mineral and nutrient pollution in waterways. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Freshwater Systems” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Twin Cities, on June 6, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Alexandra Richardson (Ananas Anam) and Tessa Callaghan (Keel Labs) share their work developing sustainable materials with environmental and social benefits. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Textiles” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Upland South, on May 9, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

Megan Campbell (Montanya Distillers) and Emily Darchuk (Wheyward Spirit) share their efforts to reuse waste streams and improve operational sustainability within the distilling sector. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Sustainable Distilleries” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Upland South, on May 9, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

Lauren Sullivan (REVERB) and Fran Schulberg (The ClimateMusic Project) share their efforts to harness the power of the music to advance sustainability and share climate messaging. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in the Music Industry” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Upland South, on May 9, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Mariana Bastos (Sustainable Shipping Initiative) and Kristen Keene (MPA Dredged Material Management Program) share their strategies for improving sustainability within the maritime industry. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Ports” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Puerto Rico, on March 14, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Francesca Virdis (Reef Renewal Bonaire) and Kristy Himmler and Adriana Terrones (Pa’Ti Mar) share their scientific and community-based strategies for restoring coral reefs damaged by climate impacts, disease, and other stressors. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Corals” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Puerto Rico, on March 14, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)