Presidio Center for Sustainable Solutions
Resources, Publications, and News
Explore Presidio’s public educational resources to expand your knowledge and skills, empowering lifelong learning for all. Connect with tools and insights for building a sustainable business community, fostering innovation and responsible growth. Discover cutting-edge student and faculty research, along with groundbreaking publications that shape the future of education and industry.
Public Resources
Business Sustainability Booster
Showing entrepreneurs how to design sustainability into their businesses from the beginning. The Booster was originally created by Faculty Chair Marsha Willard and her partner, Darcy Hitchcock, under a grant awarded to Presidio from the Lemelson Foundation.
Climate Solutions Simulation
Based on the highly acclaimed book "Drawdown 1", this simulation challenges students to assemble a package of the most effective carbon reduction strategies within a set budget, encouraging strategic thinking and highlighting high-impact climate solutions.
Dictionary of Sustainable Management
An open dictionary for business leaders and students of sustainability and business-related terms. The Dictionary was a project of the alumni and students of Presidio.
Faculty Research & Publications
Pay for Success: Diffusion of policy innovation for social and economic stability
This article explores the factors that enable U.S. jurisdictions to adopt Pay for Success (PFS), a financing model that supports outcomes-based social and environmental programs. By Vanessa Fry, Presidio faculty
Regenerating our supply chains through multi-stakeholder and multi-sector insetting partnerships
This paper explores insetting partnerships in both global and U.S. specific contexts, showcasing their financial, social, and environmental impacts. By Nitesh Dullabh, Presidio faculty
Sustainable relationships are the foundation of tribal and clan perspectives
This book demonstrates how sustainable development emerges through collaboration with clan and tribal communities as equal partners, highlighting sustainability journeys beyond the global mainstream.By Jim Spee, Presidio faculty
Presidio Stories
Stay informed and inspired with the latest insights, stories, and updates from the Presidio community—where sustainability, leadership, and innovation meet.
Alumni in Action
Presidio alums are making waves at South Pole
How a greenhouse project is supporting the resurgence of small-scale agriculture in the Ozarks
Electrifying the future of sustainability with Presidio alum Elena Olmedo
Why Presidio alum James Parle is excited about sustainability consulting now more than ever
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure takes on a new meaning for Presidio alum Allyn McAuley
In conversation with Presidio alum Erick Salvatierra
Presidio Alumni Spotlight: Erika Kimball
Alumnus Eric Raymond: Building equity in the outdoors with innovative leadership
Kawayan Collective: Elevating Bamboo as a Modern Building Material in the Philippines
Environmental Policy
Top 5 sustainable business trends for 2025: What future leaders need to know
Understanding the role of a conservation scientist: Guardians of our natural resources
The role of a climate change analyst: Making data-driven solutions for a sustainable future
Understanding the role of an environmental policy analyst
What does a sustainability consultant do?
Sustainability
Top 5 sustainable business trends for 2025: What future leaders need to know
The 9 in-demand “green” jobs in 2024
10 reasons why an environmental career is for you
Presidio alums are making waves at South Pole
How a greenhouse project is supporting the resurgence of small-scale agriculture in the Ozarks
Electrifying the future of sustainability with Presidio alum Elena Olmedo
A day in the life of a sustainability consultant
Top 10 careers with an MBA or MPA in sustainability
Business Sustainability Booster (BSB) for Business Model Canvas (BMC)
Social & Environmental Justice
A conversation with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Why worker cooperatives are integral to sustainability and economic justice movements
The Catalyst’s Guide to Creating Positive Change
Loretta Ross on calling in the calling out culture
Alumnus Eric Raymond: Building equity in the outdoors with innovative leadership
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