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.
This spring, the Boston University (BU) Institute for Global Sustainability, in partnership with BU Sustainability and the BU Office of Research, awarded funding for five new and two continuing Campus Climate Lab projects. The Campus Climate Lab encourages student and faculty-led teams to use BU's campuses as living laboratories for exploring climate action, advancing equity […]
BU Task Force on Convergent Research and Education Boston University has launched a new Initiative—called the Task Force on Convergent Research and Education—to further integrate diverse fields in scientific discovery and build on the University's strong foundation in impactful, collaborative work addressing society's most complex challenges. As expressed by BU's Office of the President: "This […]
Check out lightning talks on climate change and clean energy topics (December 6, 2024).
The Healey-Driscoll Administration, UMass Lowell, and Boston University have launched the Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Initiative, a new international partnership to advance an equitable energy transition in Massachusetts, empower communities, and train the next generation of climate leaders. The effort is backed by $5.7 million in funding from the Department of Energy […]
The latest journal articles authored by IGS faculty leadership and core faculty.
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