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Dr. Michael Ben-Eli Awarded Honorary Membership from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

May 13, 2026

Dr. Michael Ben-Eli Awarded Honorary Membership from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada We’re thrilled to share that Lab Founder, Dr. Michael Ben-Eli, was awarded Honorary Membership in the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)—a distinction celebrating his lifelong commitment to advancing sustainability-focused design and systems thinking. The award was

Winner of The Lab’s 2025 Sustainability Prize Program at Earth University Announced

December 10, 2025

Winners of the 2025 Sustainability Prize at EARTH University Announced On December 4th, The Lab officially announced projects Aprisco Paco y Calie and Eco-Nature as the winners of the 2025 Sustainability Prize at EARTH University. The prize celebrates visionary student projects that advance the global sustainability agenda. First Place Winner First Place

The Lab Awards Inaugural Anders Nyquist Sustainability Prize in Bhutan

November 18, 2025

The Lab Awards Inaugural Anders Nyquist Sustainability Prize in Bhutan The Lab is pleased to announce that project Yoering-Ma and project From Weeds to Wealth are the winners of the inaugural Anders Nyquist Sustainability Prize program at the College of Natural Resources (CNR) of the Royal University of Bhutan, honoring

The Lab Sparks Dialogue on Sustainability Through Art

November 5, 2025

The Lab Sparks Dialogue on Sustainability Through Art On October 30, 2025, The Sustainability Laboratory hosted an inspiring evening at The 8th Floor Gallery that explored the critical role of art in expressing deep concerns about environmental and social issues. (l to r) Carmel Coblence, Strategic Partnerships, The Lab; Dr.

Meet Carmel Coblence: The Lab’s Newest Intern and Ecosystems Ambassador​

August 16, 2025

Meet Carmel Coblence: The Lab’s Newest Intern and Ecosystems Ambassador​ The Sustainability Laboratory is pleased to welcome Carmel Coblence as a Grants Development and Research intern. Carmel holds a B.A. from NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where she concentrated in Environmental Protection and Ecological Solutions with a minor in

Innovative Projects in Fuel, Sustainable Packaging, and Beekeeping Compete for 2025 Sustainability Prize at EARTH University

August 4, 2025

Innovative Projects in Fuel, Sustainable Packaging, and Beekeeping Compete for 2025 Sustainability Prize at Earth University From a pool of six exceptional semi-finalist projects, three visionary student proposals from Guatemala, Tanzania, and Haiti that turn waste into energy, replace plastics with nature-based materials, and restore ecosystems through community action and

The Lab Inducted Into International Green Industry Hall of Fame

April 15, 2025

The Lab Inducted Into International Green Industry Hall of Fame The Sustainability Laboratory is honored to have been inducted into the International Green Industry Hall of Fame (IGIHOF) in a ceremony that took place on March 21, 2025, hosted by the University of Redlands in California. The induction ceremony took

Project Wadi Attir Celebrates 17th Anniversary

December 19, 2024

Project Wadi Attir Celebrates 17th Anniversary On December 19, 2024, Project Wadi Attir celebrated its 17th anniversary. Local dignitaries, members of the community, and many of those who were involved with the project over the years participated in this festive occasion celebrating the inspiring accomplishments of this unique undertaking. In

The Sustainability Laboratory Welcomes Glenn Yago to International Advisory Board

December 16, 2024

The Sustainability Laboratory Welcomes Glenn Yago to Advisory Board The Sustainability Laboratory is thrilled to announce the appointment of Glenn Yago to its International Advisory Board. Glenn Yago is a distinguished economist known for his financial innovations to sustainable development. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to The

Winner of The Lab’s 2024 Sustainability Prize Program at Earth University Announced

December 13, 2024

Winner of The Lab’s 2024 Sustainability Prize Program at Earth University Announced The Sustainability Laboratory is pleased to announce project Senene Farm as the winner of the 2024 Sustainability Prize Program at Earth University.  Developed by students Birtukan Feyisa (Ethiopia), Anthony Ilalio (Tanzania), and Charles Munga (Kenya), this innovative project

Water From Dry Air System Installed at Project Wadi Attir in the Negev

October 7, 2024

Water From Dry Air System Installed at Project Wadi Attir in the Negev During a festive ceremony on September 10, the startup H2OLL company installed the first fully commercial unit of its Atmospheric Water Generator technology at Project Wadi Attir, H2OLL Atmospheric Water Generator The groundbreaking technology for producing water

Writer and Documentarian Naomi Azar to Pen New Book on Project Wadi Attir

August 8, 2024

Writer and Documentarian Naomi Azar to Pen New Book on Project Wadi Attir In an exciting development, Naomi Azar, an acclaimed writer and documentarian, will chronicle the story of Project Wadi Attir in a new book that will explore The Lab’s unique approach to project development. Taking the reader on

Project Olgulului Receives Full Endorsement from Kenyan Leadership

June 14, 2024

Project Olgulului Receives Full Endorsement from Kenyan Leadership The Sustainability Laboratory’s Project Olgulului, an initiative aimed at ecosystem restoration in southern Kenya, has garnered full support from community leadership as well as the County Government of Kajiado and the National Government of Kenya. A comprehensive community-based development with a Maasai

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