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Lauren Mai: Turning International Affairs into Green Transitions
Lauren Mai is an MS-EIA student with a background in international relations focusing on Southeast Asia. Over the course of her professional and academic career, she has found…
February 23, 2026
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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…
February 20, 2026
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The Intern Dispatches: A Sanctuary for Wildlife and Reflection in Greece
Carina Caviezel (C’28) is part of the inaugural class of the BS in Environment & Sustainability , a degree offered by the Earth Commons Institute and the College of Arts …
December 13, 2025
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High Seas at Risk: Study Finds Global Fisheries Governance Lagging Behind What’s Possible
A new paper published in Environmental Research Letters led by Dr. Gabrielle Carmine, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Georgetown University’s Earth Commons Institute, offers an…
December 4, 2025
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How Amira Zhanat is Exploring Environmental Policy Through Research and Fellowship
Zanat's interdisciplinary vision led her to Washington, DC, where she is completing a highly competitive Environmental Science and Policy Fellowship through Georgetown’s Earth…
November 23, 2025
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The Event Planner Who Has Sustainability Tips For Your Next Holiday Party
Priscila Báez grew up often attending family events planned with intention. Now, she brings that same level of detail in bringing events at the Earth Commons to.…
November 13, 2025
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Experience the Difference: Georgetown’s First BS-ES Discovery Day
Zoe Gutherman (BS-ES’27) is part of the inaugural class of the BS in Environment & Sustainability , a degree offered by the Earth Commons Institute and the College of…
November 4, 2025
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Event Recap: Annual Hoya Harvest Festival
On October 17, the Regent’s Hall patio came alive with pumpkins, music, and community for Georgetown’s annual Hoya Harvest Festival, hosted by the Earth Commons in…
October 28, 2025
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The Intern Dispatches: Inside Two Months with the World Wildlife Foundation Greece
Phoebe Opler (C’27) is part of the inaugural class of the BS in Environment & Sustainability , a degree offered by the Earth Commons Institute and the College of Arts …
October 27, 2025
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The Intern Dispatches: “Not Just Scrubbing Rocks” with Megan Lu
Megan Lu (C’28) is part of the inaugural class of the BS in Environment & Sustainability , a degree offered by the Earth Commons Institute and the College of Arts &…
October 5, 2025