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In this episode, we speak with Lincoln Bleveans, Stanford’s Senior Sustainability Executive, about turning climate ambition into daily action. Stanford’s entire campus operates as a living lab, applying real-time innovations across water, waste, transit, and energy systems.

Inspired by Nordic ideas of “climate citizenship,” Lincoln contrasts long-term cultural thinking with U.S. transactional habits. We explore Stanford’s shift away from fossil fuels and the creation of self-powered infrastructure.
 

Lincoln emphasizes visibility, how making systems transparent helps drive behavioral change.
This episode offers a pragmatic look at institutional leadership, circular thinking, and building sustainability into daily life.​​

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About Lincoln Bleveans!

Lincoln Bleveans is Stanford University’s Senior Sustainability Executive, leading bold, real-world innovations in climate action, infrastructure, and resilience. He oversees Stanford’s integrated power, water, and waste systems, treating the campus as a living lab for sustainable operations.
 

A global communicator and thought leader, Lincoln advises startups across North America, Europe, and India. He brings a unique blend of executive leadership, systems thinking, and climate justice advocacy.
 

Lincoln also hosts the podcast Climate+ | Purpose & Prosperity in an Unprecedented World.
His work bridges big ideas with on-the-ground impact in the fight for a more sustainable future.