Sustainability Lecture Series: Land Use, Policy, and Climate Innovation

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The Sustainability Lecture Series is an interdisciplinary forum of practicing professionals. The conversation will demonstrate real work in land use planning, environmental governance, and climate innovation to help students understand how their future careers can impact sustainability. The panelists cover a broad range of expertise from Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, and Law.

Participants will:

· Understand sustainability as a systems issue

· Recognize the link between land use and climate outcomes

· See how law, policy, and planning intersect

· Identify implementation barriers in sustainability reform

· Engage in interdisciplinary dialogue

Speakers for the event include:

  1. Jerry Anthony, PhD: Professor, School of Planning and Public Affairs

2. Robert "Andy" Andersen, JD: Environmental and Renewable Energy Consultant; Visiting Instructor, College of Law

3. Emmaly Renshaw: Senior Program Director, Iowa Valley RC&D

Monday, April 20, 2026 11:30am
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Iowa Theater (166 IMU)
125 North Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Josie Welker in advance at 319-335-1162 or gpsg-sustainability@uiowa.edu.