The Earth Commons
The Earth Commons—Georgetown University’s Institute for Environment & Sustainability—accelerates action on the most pressing issues of our earth through education, research, and action at Georgetown and beyond.
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All Upcoming Events- 3:00 pm
- Capitol Campus 111 Mass Ave. fifth floor Room: 5402 & Zoom: 93082466514
Hoya Harvest Garden: Welcome Back Planting PartySep. 7
- 11:00 am
- Regent’s Hall – Fourth Floor Patio
ECo Talks: Climate Action Through Government Partnerships with Kate ZylaSep. 12
- 3:00 pm
- Capitol Campus 111 Mass Ave. fifth floor Room: 5402 & Zoom: 93082466514
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Professor Megan Lickley Awarded $4M to Strengthen Global Monitoring of Potent Greenhouse Gases
Dr. Megan Lickley, Assistant Professor at Georgetown University’s Earth Commons Institute for Environment & Sustainability and the Science, Technology and International Affairs (STIA) Program, has been awarded $4 million from the UK-based Quadrature Climate Foundation (QFC) to advance global monitoring of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
August 6, 2025
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August 5, 2025
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Seasonal Journeys, Deadly Breaths: Tracking Dolphin Disease Spread
July 30, 2025
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Snorkeling Through Science and Self: Two Weeks in Greece
July 14, 2025