Peter M. Wege Lecture on Sustainability
Peter M. Wege Lecture on Sustainability
The Peter M. Wege Lecture Series focuses on the critical sustainability challenges of the 21st century, such as energy security and declining fossil resources, global climate change, freshwater scarcity, ecosystem degradation and biodiversity loss, and sustainability strategies in developed and developing nations. Named in honor of Peter M. Wege, late vice-chair of the board of Steelcase, Inc., and renowned sustainability champion, the series brings internationally recognized leaders in sustainability to the University of Michigan campus.
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From Dave Brenner
Janine Benyus is a biologist, innovation consultant, and author of six books, including Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. In Biomimicry, she names an emerging… -
From Dave Brenner
Beyond Fossil Fuels: Challenges and Opportunities of a New Economic Reality Lowering carbon emissions represents the largest economic opportunity humanity has… -
From Dave Brenner
Bill McKibben, climate change activist and powerhouse behind 350.org, visited campus last Thursday to talk about resistance against accelerating climate change. He… -
From Dave Brenner
International climate leader Christiana Figueres--recognized as the architect of the Paris Climate Agreement--delivered the 2019 Peter M. Wege Lecture on… -
From Robert McIntyre
18th Peter M. Wege Lecture featured award-winning journalist, syndicated columnist, and best-selling author, Naomi Klein. In a conversation with students and Dean… -
From Dave Brenner
Join us for an engaging conversation with Gina McCarthy, the country’s first National Climate Advisor. As President Biden's chief advisor on domestic… -
From Dave Brenner
Speaker: Dr. Rosina M. Bierbaum, Dean of School of Natural Resources & Environment … -
From Dave Brenner
Marine biologist and climate policy expert Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson delivered the Wege Lecture on Sustainability on February 23. Johnson is the co-founder of Urban… -
From Dave Brenner
Climate Justice: Hope, Resilience & the Fight for a Sustainable Future Mary Robinson was the first woman President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner… -
From Dave Brenner
Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, thrice-former Prime Minister of Norway; recent… -
From Dave Brenner
Sustainability: A Practical AgendaLord Browne of Madingley, Group Chief Executive of BP