Global Resilience Institute

Climate change has made history this election cycle. But how will it fare in November?

With this week’s debate canceled, the only presidential debate so far featured the longest discussion of climate change of any such showdown to date. But there’s still a long way to go, says Jennie C. Stephens, dean’s professor of sustainability science and policy at Northeastern.

by Molly Callahan October 14, 2020

Reopening after the COVID-19 shutdown? This course can help.

This free step-by-step guide assists owners of small- and medium-sized businesses in creating a recovery plan, with tips from Northeastern’s Global Resilience Institute and the D’Amore-McKim School of Business.

by Ian Thomsen June 2, 2020

‘Why am I having such a hard time when I’m not sick with the virus?’

Alisa Lincoln, a professor of sociology and health sciences at Northeastern, offers advice to students, parents, and others on how to cope with the different stress points created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

by Ian Thomsen March 26, 2020

Responding to COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump invokes the Defense Production Act

The law, which allows the president to require that companies produce necessary goods, should be invoked now in order to prevent a shortage of supplies for combating COVID-19, says Stephen Flynn, the founding director of Northeastern’s Global Resilience Institute.

by Ian Thomsen March 23, 2020

Unsure what to do about COVID-19? Take this 60-minute course.

COVID-19: How to be Safe and Resilient, an hour-long course that is free and accessible to anyone, was launched Friday morning by Northeastern’s Global Resilience Institute. Its purpose is to make reliable skills for surviving the pandemic available in one place.

by Ian Thomsen March 19, 2020

You won’t want to miss these events

Hear about the future of the GOP from a former Republican congressman. Learn how to turn an idea into a product. Experience culture from across Africa. These are just a few of the events being held around Northeastern’s global network in February.

by Kaitlyn Budion and Irvin Zhang February 12, 2020

Puerto Rico has weathered 500 earthquakes in two weeks. How does it rebuild?

The island is still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017, which killed close to 3,000 people and knocked out power for months. Northeastern faculty have been working with humanitarian organizations to develop a project to facilitate that recovery.

by Laura Castañón January 9, 2020

The cyberattack on New Orleans shows how vulnerable our cities are

New Orleans acted appropriately in quickly containing a cyberattack on city government computers, but more needs to be done to curb the spread of such attacks on U.S. municipalities, says Stephen Flynn, the founding director of the Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern.

by Khalida Sarwari December 18, 2019

What can we do when power grids fail us?

As winds pick up and the ground stays dry, Pacific Gas and Electric has announced another power shutoff in Northern California to prevent wires from sparking fires. But to put a stop to further damage, the key may be grids that don’t need shutting off: community networks of resources and democratic energy.

by Aria Bracci November 19, 2019

To solve the world’s problems, start small

TORONTO—A group of experts and civically engaged Canadians tackled issues such as the refugee crisis, climate change, and fake news at the Experience Solution Sprint on Northeastern’s Toronto campus.

by Molly Callahan November 15, 2019