Where Change Begins

In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce our new Communications and Outreach Student Assistant, Genevieve Fontana! With a strong background in communications and sustainability leadership from her previous institution, Genevieve is eager to contribute to our mission at UB. She’s passionate about sharing the incredible work our office is doing and is excited to be part of the university's broader sustainability initiatives. Welcome to the team, Genevieve!

This week, UB Sustainability Climate Justice Student Assistant Valerie Juang interviews Kelley St. John, Buffalo City's first Climate Action Manager. They discuss Kelley's path in climate work, her new position, and the future of climate justice work in City Hall. Visit our Linktree in our bio to view a transcript of the episode with links to mentioned organizations and projects included!

Long time no see! We apologize for the delay in posting - we've had some new folks join the UB Sustainability team this past summer. 
In this episode, you'll be hearing from our new climate justice student assistant, Valerie Juang! Valerie's experience with climate justice both within and outside of UB makes her the ideal candidate to help facilitate CJ events sponsored/hosted by our office. Welcome to the team, Valerie!

For this week’s podcast, we have our Environmental Policy Student Assistant, Amy Bentley, interviewing Professor Adam Rome from the Department of Environment and Sustainability. Listen as he discusses his background in sustainable development, work on his new book, and sustainable policy and economics, among much more! 

For this week's OMM, we hear from our very own Sustainability Engagement Coordinator, Derek Nichols, as he discusses the misunderstanding we have about queerness and its relation to ecology.

 Join us again later this week for an interview with Professor Adam Rome!

Graduate Assistant Michael Griffin interviews fellow colleague Nicole Tremsky about her recent study abroad visit to Costa Rica! Topics of discussion include agroforestry, monoculture farming, and setting the stage for a green America. 

Another OMM! Woo hoo! Listen to Student Assistant Andy Whitehead as they discuss the concept of biomimicry: human designed aspects of materials and products that are modeled after biological processes and functions. 

Welcome back to another OMM! 

Listen this time as our Student Assistant Amy discusses some fast facts about climate change!

This week's OMM discusses aspects of fair trade and the equitable relationships sought between producers and consumers! 

This week we're discussing the nuances of transportation and the opportunities it brings to create a better world for us all. 
Transportation justice ensures safe and healthy access to travel for all. Providing adequate support despite financial status, physical health, or location.