Sustainability Themes, such as Water, cut across all specializations—and give students and partners a chance to dig deeper in a particular area of impact and interest. Explore how our teaching, research and engagement is making an impact to tackle these global challenges.

Changing the game in the Great Lakes and global aquatic resources

Lack of adequate water is a global crisis that affects more than a billion people worldwide. Sustainability challenges associated with population growth, climate change, land use, energy choices, and global poverty must be addressed to increase water quantity, availability, and quality around the world.

Our community responds to this challenge by working to generate water security for human needs. That’s the SEAS approach.

Lightning Talks

WATER PLAYLIST

 

Global Center for Understanding Climate Change Impacts on Transboundary Waters
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U-M-based center awarded $5M grant to study climate change impacts on water resources across borders

The National Science Foundation announced a $5 million award for the Global Center for Understanding Climate Change Impacts on Transboundary Waters. The center, housed at SEAS and led by Associate Professor and hydrologist Drew Gronewold, is an international effort to strengthen the climate change resilience of vulnerable communities that span international boundaries and jurisdictions.

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