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 EventsECo Talks: Climate Policies for Global Supply Chains: A Tale of Two Models with Dr. Tim BartleyMar. 13
- 3:00 pm
- Capitol Campus 111 Mass Ave. 7th floor room: 7414 & Zoom: 93082466514
Hoya Harvest Garden: Planting PartyMar. 15
- 11:00 am
- Regent’s Hall – Fourth Floor Patio
DC Environmental Film Festival – Her Shark Story Film Screening and Panel DiscussionMar. 23
- 5:00 pm
- 125 E. Auditorium Capitol Campus
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Event Recap: DCEFF 2026 Preview Event
The DC Environmental Film Festival (DCEFF) returns March 19–28, 2026—and for the first time, the Earth Commons hosted the official Preview Event in partnership with DCEFF at Georgetown…
February 20, 2026
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January 22, 2026
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The Intern Dispatches: A Sanctuary for Wildlife and Reflection in Greece
December 13, 2025
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High Seas at Risk: Study Finds Global Fisheries Governance Lagging Behind What’s Possible
December 4, 2025