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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Q&A: In the Face of Climate Change, These BU Researchers Are Supporting Coastal Communities
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.
Hosted at BU, The Boston Globe Sustainability Summit Highlights Local Climate Resilience Solutions
BU faculty affiliated with IGS discuss work in enhancing tree coverage, clean energy access, and urban heat mitigation
The Clean Energy Transition Illuminates New Ways of Doing Business, Governing
Recently, IGS Visiting Researchers presented their work to a packed room of IGS faculty, staff, and students.
Announcing the 2025 Anthony Janetos Climate Action Prize Winners
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, […]
Bestselling Author Talks Environmental Justice, Community Advocacy, and Investigative Reporting at IGS Event
IGS hosts BU community members for conversation with author Keith O'Brien.
Fresher Air, Smarter Schools: SPH Researchers Share Novel Method for Monitoring Indoor Air Quality
A new study from researchers at the School of Public Health, conducted using data from Boston Public School’s extensive network of air quality sensors, showed classroom air quality is often highly variable within school buildings, and even fluctuates greatly within the same classroom over the course of a year.
Researchers Develop Practical Solution to Reduce Emissions and Improve Air Quality from Brick Manufacturing in Bangladesh
A new study found that brick kiln owners were willing to implement energy-efficient operational changes after receiving training and support. The social benefits of reduced carbon emissions from these changes outweighed costs by a factor of 65 to 1.
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