Earlier this quarter, we honored 2025 Alumni Award recipients for their significant contributions to civil, business, and academic communities. Attendees also connected with current undergrads who shared findings from their summer research projects. Congrats to the awardees & student researchers!

The global climate summit known as #COP30 begins today in Belém, Brazil. Explore insights from scholars attending the conference, related events, and more: sustainability.stanford.edu/stanford-cop30

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Next week is the start of the UN climate summit known as COP30. Ahead of this year’s conference, three Stanford experts discuss climate progress, leadership, and topics to watch: stanford.io/4oAi96O

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Introducing the Stanford Ecopreneurship Podcast, a new series that highlights how university research moves beyond the lab to shape real-world impact.

In the first episode, a materials scientist and startup co-founder discuss batteries, AI, and entrepreneurship. bit.ly/496OmxE

A few highlights from our scholars at #ClimateWeekNYC:

🚀 Sharing about the Climate Tech Atlas, a new resource developed with Breakthrough Energy + other collaborators
🌎 Discussing climate innovation and food security research opportunities
🎤 Showcasing expertise at the Sustainability Accelerator

Over 100 planetary scientists from around the Bay Area recently gathered at Stanford to connect and discuss their research. Highlights:

📸 Laura Schaefer and Michelle Hill

🌟 Congratulations to Rob Jackson, professor of Earth system science, who has received the 2025 Blue Planet Prize. One of the world’s leading environmental awards, the Prize recognizes significant work advancing solutions to pressing environmental problems.

Read about Jackson’s work: bit.ly/4eD4JCF

Join us in welcoming @francesarnold.bsky.social to the @stanforddoerr.bsky.social Advisory Council. As the @caltech.edu Linus Pauling Professor and a Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, she will make important contributions to the school’s bold ambition of building a more sustainable future for all.

Our 2025 photo contest results are in 📸 Explore action, beauty, and nature from the perspectives of Stanford community members: stanford.io/42sbSkW

Image credits: Cara Askren, Peter Marinos, Max Kessler, Laurie LaPat-Polasko

18 innovative projects. 80+ scholars working across disciplines. A goal to remove billions of tons of CO2 each year by mid-century. The recent Stanford Sustainability #AcceleratorShowcase brought together researchers, investors, & entrepreneurs to advance #greenhousegasremoval. stanford.io/4jfi0T4

At the inaugural @stanforddoerr.bsky.social Sustainability #AcceleratorShowcase today, researchers, industry leaders, and policy makers are gathering to advance innovative solutions in #greenhousegasremoval.

Learn about the Accelerator: stanford.io/3EUpMmA

Calling all Stanford students, postdocs, faculty, staff, and alumni 📢 Submit your photos highlighting action, impact, and nature to our 2025 photo contest. Details: bit.ly/SDSS-photo-c...

How does architecture intersect with sustainability? At a recent event, Jeanne Gang, architect and founding partner of Studio Gang, discussed bringing new life to old buildings, working with communities to sustainably rebuild after a disaster, & more.

Recap: stanford.io/3CoqnMp
📸: Patrick Beaudouin