The Earth Commons
The Earth Commons

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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DC Environmental Film Festival – UNEARTH Film Screening and Panel DiscussionMar. 24

  • 5:00 pm
  • Lohrfink Auditorium, Hariri Building

2025 Lannan Symposium: “Writing Climate”Mar. 25

  • 5:00 pm
  • Georgetown University (Multiple Venues)

2025 Lannan Symposium: “Writing Climate”Mar. 26

  • 5:00 pm
  • Georgetown University (Multiple Venues)

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Event Recap: Underwater Projects: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

The Earth Commons, in partnership with the Hip Hop Caucus and The Undivide Project, hosted a special screening of Underwater Projects, a compelling film directed by Liz Havstad with narration…

March 12, 2025

All, Common Home Series

Writing Climate Interviews: How Literature Can Shape the Fight for a Livable Future

March 12, 2025

All, Common Home Series

In Praise of Matriarchal Environmental Wisdom

March 8, 2025

All, In the Press

See How Butterflies Are Surviving, or Not, Near You

March 6, 2025