Institute for Global Sustainability

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At IGS, we're focused on equity and justice — from protecting the health of people and the planet to building sustainable energy systems. Explore our ever-evolving portfolio of major sponsored projects and collaborations with BU faculty and partners.

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Now Hiring: Clean Energy & Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Municipal Fellows

Recruiting students for statewide opportunity to support sustainability projects in Massachusetts. Passionate about clean energy? The Clean Energy & Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Initiative is hiring student Municipal Fellows to work with local governments across Massachusetts on sustainability projects, especially in environmental justice communities. Boston University, UMass Lowell, and the state of Massachusetts launched the […]

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Upcoming Events

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Monday, March 3, 2025

Information Session: 2025 IGS Graduate Student Summer Fellows Program

12:00PM IGS Office, 111 Cummington Mall, Suite 149
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The latest journal articles authored by IGS faculty leadership and core faculty.

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No issue is more urgent than the sustainability challenges confronting the world today. Your contributions support research and engagement initiatives and help translate our findings into key policy changes that lead to transformative social action.

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