S/GWI's Innovation Station

Sophia Yang (Threading Change) and Macarena Morillo (Sula Beachwear) share their programmatic and business efforts to advance sustainable practices within the fashion industry. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Fashion” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power 4, on October 10, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

In celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, join S/GWI’s Innovation Station host Dr. Aubrey Paris, Senior Policy Advisor, in a conversation with Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, about the economic and social importance of empowering women entrepreneurs and their role in combatting climate and environmental challenges. Women's Entrepreneurship Day is observed annually on November 19. 

During the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, S/GWI’s Innovation Station host Dr. Aubrey Paris, Senior Policy Advisor, interviewed conference attendees to learn their perspectives about the nexus of gender equality and climate change. COP29 Gender Equality Day was observed on November 21, 2024.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.) 

Anna Luísa Beserra (Sustainable Development & Water for All) and Marie Anière-Martínez (Boana) discuss their technological and citizen science-based interventions to facilitate improved water access, sanitation, and monitoring in remote communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Water Quality” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power 4, on October 10, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Larissa May (#HalfTheStory) shares her efforts to train and empower youth communities to have healthier relationships with online spaces and technology writ large. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Inclusive Spaces” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power 4, on October 10, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.) 

Jhansi Kandasamy (Idaho National Laboratory) and Fatma Sarsu (Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture) share the role of nuclear technologies in developing more robust, resilient energy and food systems. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Nuclear Science” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Gem State, on September 5, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Katherine Gosselin (Towards Sustainable Mining) and Lacey Reddix and Pilanda Watkins-Curry (Olokun Minerals) share their efforts to develop ambitious standards and new techniques for sustainable sourcing of minerals. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Mineral Resources” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Gem State, on September 5, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Isabela Barriga (Global Forest Watch) and Jade Delevaux (Natural Capital Project) share their community-based efforts to generate data that facilitate conservation and valuation of natural resources. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Natural Resource Management” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Gem State, on September 5, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Shannon Bouton (Delterra) and Joyce Kamande (Safi Organics) share their community-based efforts to develop more sustainable waste management systems, including for recyclables and agricultural waste. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Waste Management” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Garden State, on August 8, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Sandhya Murali (Solstice) and Allison Archambault (EarthSpark International) share their efforts to improve access to clean, affordable, reliable energy supplies in diverse communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Electricity” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Garden State, on August 8, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Fawn McGee (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) and Gayle Bowness (Gulf of Maine Research Institute) share their efforts to help coastal and riverine communities adapt to flooding, storm surge, and sea level rise. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Shoreline Resilience” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Garden State, on August 8, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Carolyn Baltz and Erin Killeen (The Sustainability Consortium) and Laura Draucker (Ceres) share their efforts to galvanize sustainability and climate action by suppliers, retailers, and investors. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Corporate Sustainability” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Twin Cities, on June 6, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.) 

Cesali Morales (Norris Square Neighborhood Project), Nina Ottosen (Dreamtown), and Ronah Ahumuza (Holistic Action for Development and Empowerment) share how their urban green space projects are providing cultural, economic, and leadership opportunities to vulnerable youth communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Urban Green Spaces” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Twin Cities, on June 6, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Ceci Weibert (Great Lakes Commission) and Alaina Harkness (Great Lakes ReNEW) share their efforts to manage aquatic invasive species and tackle mineral and nutrient pollution in waterways. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Freshwater Systems” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Twin Cities, on June 6, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Alexandra Richardson (Ananas Anam) and Tessa Callaghan (Keel Labs) share their work developing sustainable materials with environmental and social benefits. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Textiles” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Upland South, on May 9, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

Megan Campbell (Montanya Distillers) and Emily Darchuk (Wheyward Spirit) share their efforts to reuse waste streams and improve operational sustainability within the distilling sector. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Sustainable Distilleries” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Upland South, on May 9, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

Lauren Sullivan (REVERB) and Fran Schulberg (The ClimateMusic Project) share their efforts to harness the power of the music to advance sustainability and share climate messaging. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in the Music Industry” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Upland South, on May 9, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Mariana Bastos (Sustainable Shipping Initiative) and Kristen Keene (MPA Dredged Material Management Program) share their strategies for improving sustainability within the maritime industry. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Ports” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Puerto Rico, on March 14, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Francesca Virdis (Reef Renewal Bonaire) and Kristy Himmler and Adriana Terrones (Pa’Ti Mar) share their scientific and community-based strategies for restoring coral reefs damaged by climate impacts, disease, and other stressors. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Corals” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Puerto Rico, on March 14, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.) 

LaUra Schmidt (Good Grief Network) and Pim Sullivan-Tailyour (Force of Nature) share their strategies for helping communities process climate-related grief and turn their anxiety into action. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations Addressing Climate Anxiety” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Puerto Rico, on March 14, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Belinda Low (Grevy’s Zebra Trust) and Kristal Stoner (Audubon Great Plains) share their strategies for protecting and restoring grasslands by collaborating with herders, ranchers, and farmers. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Grasslands” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Dakotas, on February 8, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Sabiha Malik (The World Bee Project) and Lucy King (Save the Elephants’ Elephants and Bees Project) share their strategies for collecting pollinator data, measuring ecosystem health, and creating honey-based economic opportunities for communities in need. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Pollinators” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Dakotas, on February 8, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.) 

Ramona Peters (Native Land Conservancy) and Alta Piechowski (Hozho Voices of Healing Center) share their community-based efforts to conserve land and safeguard traditional practices in ways that are mutually reinforcing. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations from Indigenous Perspectives” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Dakotas, on February 8, 2024, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.) 

Megan Chen (The Urban Garden Initiative) and Shreya Ramachandran (The Grey Water Project) share their efforts to build the capacity of youth communities in sustainable food systems and grey water reuse. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Sustainable Living” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power 3, on October 12, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.) 

Emily Bohobo N’Dombaxe Dola (Youth4Nature), Georgia Wright (Inherited podcast), and Shaylyn Martos (Inherited podcast) share their efforts to train and empower youth to tell personal stories of climate resilience. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Climate Storytelling” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power 3, on October 12, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Annbjørg Medhaug (Floodbase) and Miho Mazereeuw (MIT Urban Risk Lab) share their efforts to proactively increase community resilience to flood events. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations Addressing Storm Surge” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Carolinas, on September 7, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.) 

Zakia Moulaoui Guery (Invisible Cities) and Hyojeong Kim (NomadHer) share their efforts to create new opportunities for women and marginalized communities within the tourism industry. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Tourism” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Carolinas, on September 7, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Omme-Salma Rahemtullah (FoodShare South Carolina) and Leticia Landa (La Cocina) share their efforts to help communities establish healthy eating habits and create food businesses, respectively. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Food Culture” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Carolinas, on September 7, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.) 

Jan Gould (Responsive Drip Irrigation) and Nicole Lefore (Innovation Lab for Small-Scale Irrigation) share their efforts to develop technological and programmatic solutions to irrigation challenges in various environments. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Irrigation” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Southwest, on August 10, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Brittany Kendrick (Hydronomy) and Jenny Gil (Desert X) share their efforts to provide alternative water supplies to water-scarce locations and stimulate engagement with desert communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Desert Challenges” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Southwest, on August 10, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Skawennati (Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace) and Rebecca Balog (Mending the Sacred Hoop) share their efforts to create safer, more inclusive spaces for Indigenous peoples both on- and offline. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations by and for Indigenous Communities” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Southwest, on August 10, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

Kortney Opshaug (Blue Ocean Gear) and Monica Talbert (The Plant Based Seafood Co.) share their efforts to reduce pollution, curb overfishing, and advance sustainability in the seafood sector. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in the Seafood Industry” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: New England, on June 15, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Juliann Emmons Allison (University of California Riverside Sustainability Studies Program) and Jenny Frank (LabXchange) share their efforts to enhance accessibility and intersectional nuance in the study of both sustainability and the sciences. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Higher Education” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: New England, on June 15, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Dede Cummings (Green Writers Press) and Maya Nussbaum (Girls Write Now) share their efforts to provide writers with the tools and resources needed to tell climate stories and inspire climate action. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Publishing” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: New England, on June 15, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Gina D’Amato (Alliance for Responsible Mining) and Cristina Villegas (Moyo Gems, Pact) share their efforts to promote sustainability and women’s empowerment in artisanal and small-scale mining. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Mineral Resources” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Rocky Mountains, on May 11, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Jodi Hilty (Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative) and Ngaio Richards (Working Dogs for Conservation) share their innovative strategies for building wildlife corridors, detecting invasive species, and more. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Habitat Restoration” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Rocky Mountains, on May 11, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

Sarah Murray (Free to Run) and Brittany Leavitt (Brown Girls Climb) share their efforts to expand women's and girls’ access to and safety in outdoor spaces. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Outdoor Recreation” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Rocky Mountains, on May 11, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

In celebration of World Intellectual Property Day, join S/GWI’s Innovation Station host Dr. Aubrey Paris, Senior Policy Advisor, in a conversation with Tarek Fahmy, Director of the State Department’s Office of Intellectual Property Enforcement, about the role of IP in promoting gender equality and facilitating climate innovation. The theme of World Intellectual Property Day 2023, observed on April 26, is “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity.” 

Magaly Blas (Mamás del Río) and Molly Pyle (Center on Rural Innovation) share their efforts to improve maternal and newborn health and provide technology entrepreneurship opportunities in rural communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Remote Communities” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Frontiers, on March 9, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)  

Pam Pearson (International Cryosphere Climate Initiative) and Christina Schaedel (Permafrost Pathways) share their organizations’ community-based efforts to mitigate ice melt and permafrost thaw through research, programs, and policy. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for the Cryosphere” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Frontiers, on March 9, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.) 

Mercedes Wanguemert (WANGUMAQUA SLU) and Pauline Nakyewa (Ssenya Fish Farms) share their work developing integrated multitrophic and pond-based aquaculture systems. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Aquaculture” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Frontiers, on March 9, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.) 

Arien Hall (Mastodonte) and Amy Kuhl (World Relief Western Washington) share their strategies for building communities’ resilience to flooding and food insecurity through installation of green infrastructure. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Green Infrastructure” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Chesapeake Bay, on February 9, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

Jill Kostel (The Wetlands Initiative) and Linda Hunter (Wild Oyster Project) share their efforts to construct wetlands on agricultural lands and rehabilitate wetlands through oyster restoration. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Wetlands” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Chesapeake Bay, on February 9, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.) 

Julie Decker (Anchorage Museum) and Sarah Mullens (MICRO) share their strategies for using museum experiences to engage diverse communities in conversations about climate change. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Museums” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Chesapeake Bay, on February 9, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor. 

This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly. 

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

37. ROAD TRIP: Bridging the Digital Divide – published 1/30/23

Grace Simrall (City of Louisville), Ana Chammas (County of Miami-Dade), and Breyana Ray (Center on Rural Innovation) use their public sector and nonprofit experiences to reflect on efforts to overcome the digital divide, especially for marginalized communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Bridging the Digital Divide” session of The Innovation Station ROAD TRIP: Fort Worth, a virtual event convened by S/GWI and the State Department Subnational Diplomacy Unit on October 28, 2022, and is moderated by Delphi Cleaveland, S/GWI Special Assistant. 

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

Andy Brown (County of Travis), Ashley Turney (City of Reno), Cate Mingoya (Groundwork USA), and Sydney Gray (Mama Maji) use their public sector and nonprofit experiences to discuss opportunities and challenges associated with safeguarding water supplies across a range of geographic locations. This discussion was recorded during the “Promoting Water Security” session of The Innovation Station ROAD TRIP: Fort Worth, a virtual event convened by S/GWI and the State Department Subnational Diplomacy Unit on October 28, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor. 

This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly. 

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

Fatema Alzelzela (Eco Star Recycling) and Karina Chan-Van der Helm (Conscious Consumers) share their community-based strategies for improving the efficacy of recycling and monitoring packaging waste. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Recycling” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power 2, on October 20, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor. 

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

Sophia Kianni (Climate Cardinals) and Lauren Ritchie (The Eco Justice Project) share their community-based strategies for improving the accessibility and inclusivity of climate education by translating materials and centering diverse climate stories. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Climate Education” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power 2, on October 20, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor. 

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

Anika Puri (Elephant Savior) and Claudia Renta Ortiz (Tinglamigos) share their technology- and community-based strategies for protecting terrestrial and marine endangered species. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Wildlife” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Girl Power 2, on October 20, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor. 

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

Julie Bargmann (D.I.R.T. Studio) and Mia Lee (Sharon Davis Design) share their community-based strategies for developing socially and environmentally sustainable landscapes and structures. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Architecture” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Great Lakes, on September 22, 2022, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Policy Advisor. 

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)