Convergent Conversations: Scaling Nature-Based Solutions for Economic Development

Join us on Thursday, March 19 for an event co-organized with the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability, the Department of Earth & Environment and the Department of Biology titled "Convergent Conversations: Scaling Nature-Based Solutions for Economic Development."

Convergence, or convergent research, is an approach that goes beyond standard interdisciplinary collaboration. When conducting convergent research, experts from disparate fields may blend their techniques, knowledge and practices to unlock entirely new disciplines and solutions.

The Convergent Conversations event series, hosted by Boston University's Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS), aims to forge new connections through meaningful dialogue.

The series begins with “Scaling Nature-Based Solutions for Economic Development” on March 19. Speakers include:

-Kevin Gallagher (Professor, Global Development Policy, Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies; Director, Global Development Policy Center; IGS Affiliated Faculty)

-Lucy Hutyra (Distinguished Professor and Chair, Earth & Environment, College of Arts & Sciences; IGS Core Faculty); and

-Frances Seymour (Senior Policy Advisor, Woodwell Climate Research Center).

This conversation will be moderated by Pamela Templer (Distinguished Professor and Chair, Biology, College of Arts & Sciences; IGS Core Faculty). Lunch will be served.