Institute for Global Sustainability

Major Research Projects

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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Large-scale solar installation.

Investment Risk for Energy Infrastructure Construction Is Highest for Nuclear Power Plants, Lowest for Solar

A new study from the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability finds that construction costs run over budget for more than 60% of energy infrastructure projects worldwide. By Laura Hurley Between now and 2050, the International Energy Agency projects that more than $100 trillion will be spent on building net-zero energy infrastructure globally. Yet every […]

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, June 12, 2025

IMAP Lunch Seminar: Should Anesthetics with Enormous Global Warming Potentials be Banned?

12:30PM In-person on the BU campus and via Zoom
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The latest journal articles authored by IGS faculty leadership and core faculty.

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Worms-eye view of trees and skyscrapers.

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