Arts and Culture, Climate Change and Sustainability Elliot Bostwick Davis Arts and Culture, Climate Change and Sustainability Elliot Bostwick Davis

The Power of Poet Laureate Ada Limón and Poetry in Parks

ALI Fellow Elliot Davis '22 explores Poet Laureate Ada Limón's groundbreaking project, You Are Here: Poetry in Parks. Launched at Cape Cod’s National Seashore, this initiative brings poetry to public spaces in seven national parks, merging words with nature to inspire creativity, reflection, and a deeper bond with our planet.

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The Future of Corporate Sustainability and Climate Action in the Anti-“Woke” Era

Corporate sustainability faces a crossroads amid political backlash against diversity and climate initiatives. A Trump return could roll back progressive policies, but market forces may resist. The key question: Will sustainability falter, or will global corporate leaders and financial markets continue to drive it forward, recognizing its strategic business value, especially in tackling climate change?

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From Streets to Shelter: How Los Angeles is Tackling Homelessness by Locking Arms and Working Together

In 2023, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, led by Dr. Va Lecia Adams Kellum and Mayor Karen Bass, exceeded their goal of rehousing 17,000 people — bringing over 21,000 indoors. ALI Fellows Belinda Juran ‘20 and Paige Warren ‘21 interview Dr. Adams Kellum to explore how innovative programs like Inside Safe and master leasing, fueled by unified government efforts, are transforming the fight against homelessness in Los Angeles.

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The People’s Davos: How the Global Black Economic Forum is Shaping a New Vision for the Future of Democracy

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As corporate America faces pushback on diversity efforts, the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) leads the charge for change. President and CEO Alfonso David outlines how reshaping economic opportunities and strengthening democracy for marginalized communities fosters inclusive growth and safeguards democratic values in the face of global challenges.

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Health Tom Mahoney Health Tom Mahoney

Mpox – A Humanitarian Crisis Returns

With mpox re-emerging as a global health threat, particularly in resource-constrained African countries and with severe impacts on children, Dr. Marie Roseline Darnycka Belizaire of the WHO examines the rapid resurgence since the 2022 outbreak, inequities in the response, and strategies for addressing the crisis through collaboration and community-centered interventions.

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Climate Change and Sustainability Rajan Mehta Climate Change and Sustainability Rajan Mehta

Common Design Reusable Packaging: Doing More with Less

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Imagine if every package – bottles, boxes, or phials – didn’t go to waste but was reused, helping to reduce pollution and conserve resources. Rajan Mehta advocates for a Common Design Reusable Packaging system to standardize reusable containers across industries, reduce environmental impact, and create a more sustainable cycle.

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Climate Change and Sustainability Emily A. Chien Climate Change and Sustainability Emily A. Chien

Achieving our Sustainability Transition with the Transition Planning Taskforce (TPT) Disclosure Framework

Building a robust corporate transition plan is challenging yet critical to achieve our net zero ambitions. University of Oxford Professor Ben Caldecott, Co-Head of the TPT Secretariat, discusses with Emily Chien, ALI Senior Fellow, how the “gold standard” TPT Disclosure Framework will transform the way companies and governments develop, monitor and apply transition planning best practices to help make businesses more sustainable.

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Resilience in Action: Empowering India’s Informal Workers Through Crisis and Adaptation

Dr. Satchit Balsari highlights his transformative work with SEWA, India’s Self-Employed Women’s Association, and its “economy of nurturance,” exploring resilient, community-driven strategies for survival and adaptation. He emphasizes the urgent need for interdisciplinary solutions, local innovation, and data-informed policies to tackle complex global challenges.

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Arts and Culture, Democracy Law and Human Rights, Racial and Gender Equity Laurie Arnold, PhD (Sinixt Band, Colville Confederated Tribes) Arts and Culture, Democracy Law and Human Rights, Racial and Gender Equity Laurie Arnold, PhD (Sinixt Band, Colville Confederated Tribes)

Policy, Sovereignty, and Story in Native American Drama

Native American drama breathes life into the stories behind policy, illuminating realities of tribal sovereignty and the impact of federal laws on Indigenous lives. Antíkoni exemplifies how theatre can make these issues visible, encouraging audiences to understand, empathize, and carry these insights into conversations about justice and cultural respect.

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Harnessing AI to Empower Smallholder Farmers: Bridging the Digital Divide for Sustainable Growth

For smallholder farmers, overcoming the digital divide could mean a shift from subsistence to sustainability. Harnessing AI has the potential to unlock new possibilities — boosting productivity, providing better market access, and securing their economic futures in an interconnected world.

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Health, Racial and Gender Equity Martin H. Goldstein and Matthew Nathan, MD Health, Racial and Gender Equity Martin H. Goldstein and Matthew Nathan, MD

Training Healthcare Professionals: Addressing Health Disparities from the Battlefield to the City Streets and Countryside

Addressing the challenges of medical care from medical school to the battlefield to city streets to overcome disparities in health, Dr. Jonathan Woodson discusses his journey at the intersection of education, government, and the practice of medicine to train healthcare professionals and leaders to provide effective medical care.

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Political Giving is a Sugar High. Nonprofit Giving Promotes More Durable Gratification

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Your senator greets you with a smile and makes you feel so important that you contribute to his campaign, only to learn that he doesn’t need your money; he’s a shoo-in for re-election. John Carroll urges people to direct their giving to competitive political races and social missions that serve their local communities.

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Planting Seeds of Change: The Role of Traditional Agriculture in Africa’s Climate Fight

At the edge of the Sahara, a revolution is growing — one rooted in traditional agriculture that holds the key to Africa’s climate resilience. While the continent contributes just 4% to global emissions, it bears the brunt of climate change's devastating impacts. Discover how local knowledge and ancient farming techniques are being revitalized to restore ecosystems, and bolster food security.

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Racial and Gender Equity, Health Megan Greenfield and Lucy Perez Racial and Gender Equity, Health Megan Greenfield and Lucy Perez

Unlocking the Health and Economic Returns of Closing the Women's Health Gap

Women often do not receive gender-specific health care, leading to disparities in treatment and outcomes. Megan Greenfield and Lucy Perez from McKinsey & Co. explore the reasons behind the global women's health gap and propose actionable steps to bridge this divide by 2040.

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Climate Change and Sustainability Michelle A. Urrea Vivas Climate Change and Sustainability Michelle A. Urrea Vivas

Political Ecology and Environmental Conflicts: The Struggle Over Natural Resources

Among today’s most urgent challenges is how natural resources should be managed sustainably. Michelle Atala Urrea Vivas provides a primer on how the field of political ecology focuses on power imbalances in environmental conflicts to better understand why overexploitation and social injustice often result from disconnects between power dynamics and sustainable stewardship of natural resources.

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Health Tom Mahoney Health Tom Mahoney

The Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis – Reexamining the Incentives

As antimicrobial resistance becomes one of the most worrisome challenges to global public health, Dr. Emilio Emini, former CEO of the Gates Medical Research Institute, examines root causes and hopeful pathways to address the crisis, from foundational biology and private sector incentives to public policy and the need for social impact investment.

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Education, Racial and Gender Equity Kamal A. James and Irvin L. Scott Education, Racial and Gender Equity Kamal A. James and Irvin L. Scott

After Race-Conscious Admissions: How to Provide Strategic and Aggressive College Application Advice to Academically Ambitious Black Students

The Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions prohibited the consideration of race in college admission decisions. Kamal A. James and Dr. Irvin L. Scott provide guidance for fellow educators working to support academically ambitious Black students as they prepare for the college application process.

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