I will be assessing the United States’ use of renewable energy in comparison to that of top renewable energy using countries. This analysis will explore the solar energy potential of North African countries such as Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt as well as other countries like Sweden, one of the top energy consumers in the world that utilizes over half of its energy from renewables.

We examined how Americans for Tax Fairness works toward Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities. We also looked at the organization's objectives and its strategies for accomplishing those objectives.

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Our presentation is based on SDG 13.3. We will assess the Climate Action Plans of each of our universities, and make a proposal if one has not been established. We will be looking to see how transparent each institution is with their progress, or lack thereof, and make comparisons.

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I will investigate the institutionalization of climate finance as represented by the Green Climate Fund. I will discuss not only the practices of the GCF as the institutionalization of climate finance but also the challenges and opportunities that these practices create and how they contribute to worldwide notions of climate governance

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The presentation will explore how cell phone carriers have helped countries work toward SDG 9, Target 9.c. It will be a critical perspective and will include economic, social, and political implications in the countries researched.

As a result of anthropogenic climate change, a staple of Mexican diet, culture and agriculture is at stake: maize. México is predicted to be a region at risk from climate change, comparative to other regions globally, and as a result small-scale farming and agriculture are expected to be in danger. Where do vulnerabilities intersect, what are the solutions being implemented, what are the weaknesses of these solutions and how can future solutions target critical areas of need?

Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), a concept encapsulating non-Western epistemologies related to the environment, has entered into political, academic, and activist lexicons in recent decades. This poster explores TEK in environmentally focused policies and statements in Southeast Alaska, noting the distinctions between the ways in which different parties invoke the term.

In this project, I will study the topic of climate justice and the ways that Indigenous communities in the Arctic region are facing some of the most extreme consequences of climate change, yet are often left out of policy, decision-making and important conversations that heavily impact their communities.

My project is about life cycle analysis (LCA) and comparison of make-up products with synthetic plastic glitter and biodegradable glitter made from eucalyptus cellulose (environmental impacts and market incentives).

This presentation will be an analysis of SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities and the target 7, which is aims to provide access to safe and accessible green spaces. We will introduce two case studies about green spaces.

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French Polynesia is currently still partially under French control. As French Polynesia is a SIDS, they are facing extreme weather events and sea level rise. French resource extraction and a nuclear test site have degraded their environment. I will examine the environmental justice components of this situation in relation to eco-governance and development projects.

This presentation will give a timeline of the Uluru- Kata Tjuta National park and the area around it. The poster will focused on the aboriginal people, early european settlers, the rise in tourism in the 1950's, the struggle for land rites in the 1970's and 1980's, and the state of the area today.

This presentation will explore Australia's internet infrastructure vulnerability to climate change, chiefly to sea-level rise/storm surge and from wildfires. This is an under investigated topic in the Australasian region (and, arguably, internationally); the current research forms a baseline from existing knowledge and provides direction for future research and management actions.

I will investigate the Kingdom of Bhutan, and compare/contrast the country’s environmental and economic policies with those of the United States. Specifically, I want to focus on Bhutan’s unique approach to development, Gross National Happiness (GNH), and how GNH may promote the implementation of policies that encourage democracy and focus on combating social and environmental injustices. A research question I will explore is: How can a shift from measuring the well-being of the economy to measuring the well-being of the people shape future government and economic policies?

I will be conducting an E-Poster presentation on my semester project for Indiana University class Negotiating Climate (INTL-I420). My research question is how the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the Russian Federation are preparing for the low-carbon transition and the climate crisis?

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Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) refers to Article 6 of the UNFCCC and Article 12 of the Paris Agreement. It calls for public participation, awareness, and education. Through a discursive institutionalist lens, we provide an explanation for the lack of implementation. Our work links to ACE negotiations at COP26.

Films on climate change and environmental topics have been incorporated into community environmental education efforts. Individuals are able to get exposure to climate issues and available solutions through film. Using a sociological lens, individual perceptions of environmental films and actions following the viewing of such films are analyzed to gain a better understanding of how cinematic storytelling impacts climate action.

A target of SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) is to reduce all forms of violence. Our project explores the current state of this target as it relates to police brutality by identifying global case studies of this form of state violence.

Our presentation will highlight the Ngorongoro Conservation Area located in Northern Tanzania from the perspective of the Maasai, a semi-nomadic pastoral people who raise livestock alongside wildlife (inside and outside of the park).

Our project will describe practices of information transparency in food-producing entities using case-studies on randomly selected subjects from around the globe. Objectionable and commendable practices will be shared with a population of potential consumers to explore how such information dictates their choice of commercial food materials.

This presentation will introduce Local Ocean Conservation, an NGO in my home country that is doing amazing work to care for marine ecosystems and biota.

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Deforestation has many unintended consequences on marine and aquatic life ranging from nutrient pollution to rising coastal temperatures. In addition to integrating the study of SDG 14 - Life Below Water and SDG 15 - Life on Land, our research group will highlight our range of geographical diversity, by focusing on case studies from Peru, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

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In my work I compare the city planning of Beijing, China and Masdar, United Arab Emirates. Masdar is a zero emissions city of the future, which has attained its green certifications due to careful, environmentally conscious planning. On the other hand, Beijing was planned for rapid growth, which has created an industrial atmosphere that relies on fossil fuels.

Our presentation is a general overview of SDG 12 followed by a case study on Dar Zaghouan, the first eco-tourism farm in Tunisia. We touch on strategies and objectives of both Dar Zaghouan and SDG 12, and cover successes of the organization.

I will be discussing how climate change is affecting Jamaica's agricultural sector and specifically the impacts of climate change on small-scale farmers in the country. I will talk about the implications of climate change impacts for the livelihoods and specifically food security of small-scale farmers.

This research proposal will explore small islands developing states and the impacts of climate change on their economy, agriculture, sociopolitical environment, and overall health. Specifically, it will analyze the nations of The Bahamas and The Maldives and how they have handled their situations.

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This presentation was created as a group project for my Biology of Global Change course at Boston University, where we were tasked with finding an organization that exemplified the SDG that we were assigned to. My group focused on the Smart Cities Council, a non-governmental organization that coincides with SDG 11, sustainable cities and communities.

Rice production is expected to decrease in the next century as a result of climate change. I will analyze the adaptive response of two countries, China and Indonesia, and compare these practices to understand the different ways countries can approach adaptation in agricultural production.

Hauscarán National Park is located on land once known as the Chavín de Hauntar, a cultural site for the Chavin people. This Storymap will take a look at Chavin culture through the lens of traditional artwork and its connection to the land within the park.

This poster presentation will be about the culture and history within the Bialoweiza Forest in Poland.

Pumped underground hydro storage (PUSH) works on the same principle as hydropower plants. We use excess electricity in the grid, during the night hours when wind power plants are generating and we use the cheap electricity to pump water from the lower underground reservoir to pump water in the upper underground reservoir. During the day when we need more electricity, we use water in the reservoir to flow due to gravity and generate electricity. We develop such a facility in abandoned underground mines in Michigan.

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This presentation will focus on the role of Agriculture in Costa Rica, specifically the coffee industry. Traditional methods of growing coffee used shade, but as the popularity of coffee grew so did the need to increase production. This led to industrialized, sun-grown plantations that are harming the earth and contributing to climate change.

I will be presenting my experience of working towards completing a Masters in Sustainable Development Goals at Massey University in New Zealand. It enabled me to prepare for a change in career path from accounting towards environmental sustainability through real-life applications from case studies to practicum-based approaches.

We plan to present the history and connection to SDG's in relevance to Khao Sok National Park in Thailand. We will discuss how the park was created and why it is important to discuss and what the park now is like.

The study highlights the success story of Hiware Bazar, a village in India. From a poor, drought-prone and water-scarce settlement, the village transformed into an economically strong and environmentally sustainable community within a decade. The community participation in governance and management of resources led to sustainable development in the village.

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Agrivoltaics, the strategic co-development of land for both solar energy production and agriculture, can meet growing demands for energy and food simultaneously while reducing fossil fuel consumption. This project explores the socio-political barriers to agrivoltaic development while also considering the potential environmental impacts of such systems using Life Cycle Assessment.

I will be presenting on behalf of Indiana University on India’s climate crisis and how they are facing an increasing number of heatwaves and floods.

Our presentation will be about the intersections of places & people in Costa Rica and how they impact the process of management for Arenal Volcano National Park. We will share the unique aspects about the country such as their perspective on biodiversity, Indigenous culture, and issues with environmental damage.