Georgetown, TX is taking a stand against climate change and environmental degradation. The city has launched a new initiative to prepare students to become leaders in sustainable business and environmental practices. This program will welcome its first class in the fall of this year. In addition, Georgetown has created a new institute called Earth Commons to accelerate action, research, and education on the most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges. Earth Commons is dedicated to tackling a range of environmental issues, such as environmental justice, climate change and energy transitions, environmental health, food and water security, and the conservation of biodiversity.
This institute provides an opportunity for all students to get involved in environmental issues. The city is also working with concerned Texans to curb the effects of climate change. Marra has pledged to deepen the impact of the initiative and of Georgetown by training more than 70 full-time academics who study the environment in all disciplines. These academics will focus on topics such as the decline of monarch butterflies and birds, the impact of climate change on women, and its overall economic costs. Georgetown is taking a proactive approach to protecting the environment. Through initiatives such as Earth Commons and its new program for students, the city is working hard to ensure that future generations can enjoy a healthy planet.
