Advancing societal resilience around the world
Upcoming Event
Diversifying Power! Energy & Climate Justice with Professor Jennie C. Stephens
The urgency of climate change and sustainable energy seems to be gaining more and more attention. In this webinar, GRI Director of Research Collaborations Jennie C. Stephens will share insights from her recent book “Diversifying Power: Why we need antiracist, feminist leadership on climate and energy”. This work captures the voices of those who have too often remained unseen and unheard in the fields of energy and climate.
In the News
GRI Featured in News@Northeastern: ‘Lessons Learned: Getting to the Root of the Suez Canal Crisis’
The saga of the stuck cargo ship that captured the world’s attention and spawned a legion of social media memes has largely faded from the spotlight now that the vessel has been freed. But the logjam in the international supply network may not smooth itself out for months, possibly leading to higher prices and shortages of goods.
Beyond the isolated event of a stranded ship is the larger, more urgent need to build flexibility and simplicity into complex commercial logistics, according to Northeastern faculty experts.
NEW MODULE
COVID-19 Vaccines 101
Vaccines have been foundational to modern public health. In the 20th Century, they took many years to develop, but scientific advances has accelerated the development and approval of vaccines for COVID-19 in a little under a year. This has been a singular scientific achievement. However, most of us are unfamiliar with how vaccines are developed and how they work to protect us from harmful diseases. This module aims to help individuals make informed decisions about the efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
