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.
Les Kaufman draws on field observations, lab experiments, and data science to understand how aquatic ecosystems change over time and affect the people living nearby.
BU faculty affiliated with IGS discuss work in enhancing tree coverage, clean energy access, and urban heat mitigation
Recently, IGS Visiting Researchers presented their work to a packed room of IGS faculty, staff, and students.
Campus Climate Lab award goes to BU College of Engineering students assessing indoor air quality in BU buildings By Alison Gold Many students know the feeling of sitting in a classroom that’s either too hot or too cold, too humid or too dry, or just plain stuffy. Poor ventilation can cause high levels of CO2, […]
IGS hosts BU community members for conversation with author Keith O'Brien.
By Hannah Connell (IGS Communications Assistant, Spring 2025) Every day is Earth Day at Boston University’s Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS), but April 22 provides an opportune moment to pause and celebrate the contributions and expertise of our research community. Faculty affiliates across the University lead ambitious, interdisciplinary research efforts that benefit people and the […]
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 […]
The latest journal articles authored by IGS faculty leadership and core faculty.
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