Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability Presents 2024 Sustainability Research Awards
Each year, the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) celebrates the outstanding contributions of the Boston University (BU) community at its annual “Research for Sustainability” event. IGS honors the University’s sustainability research superheroes among our faculty, students, and staff—giving them green capes as part of our now iconic tradition. These individuals are nominated by […]
DOE Webinar: IGS Director Benjamin Sovacool on Equity and Justice in Industrial Decarbonization
DOE hosts thought leaders for Considering Communities webinar series.
Virtual “Disaster Cities” to Provide Real-Life Resilience
Partnership Between A Better City, The Boston Foundation, Boston University School of Public Health, and City of Boston Launches Heat Sensor Pilot to Fill Critical Data Gaps in Measuring the Lived Experience of Extreme Heat in Boston’s Hotspot Communities
Climate Disinformation, Heat Resilience & Sustainability Leadership: IGS & BU at ClimaTech
Experts from Boston University’s Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) took the stage with global climate and technology leaders at the first-ever ClimaTech conference, hosted in Boston June 3-5. Co-organized by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and industry and academic partners including BU, ClimaTech convened professionals from a wide range of industries and […]
Exploring Three Frontiers in Marine Biomass and Blue Carbon Capture
A new study offers first-time insights into three emerging climate innovations to safeguard or increase the carbon naturally captured by ocean and coastal ecosystems.
Institute for Global Sustainability Announces 2024 Graduate Student Summer Fellows
The 2024 class includes eight fellows representing four departments across BU.
Watch Now: IGS Student Sustainability Research in Action
Debuting our brand-new video featuring Boston University student sustainability and climate research convened by IGS.
Apply for 2024: IGS Graduate Student Summer Fellows
Applications from all BU schools and colleges encouraged. Register for February 29 virtual information session. Apply by March 22.
Call for Proposals for CAFÉ Climate and Health Research Funding
2023-2024 CAFÉ Pilot Project Program proposals are due on March 15, 2024.