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The Boston University Task Force on Convergent Research and Education named global sustainability one of its eight priority areas of convergent research.
Apply now for the 2026 IGS Graduate Student Summer Fellows program.
On December 4, IGS hosted Michelle Amazeen to discuss her recently published book with moderator Jill Abramson.
This fall, Boston University's Campus Climate Lab (CCL) awarded funding for three new and three continuing student-led projects focused on waste reduction and sustainable buildings and operations. CCL research projects promote sustainability and climate action with real-world impact by supporting BU students and faculty in developing solutions that support the University Climate Action Plan using […]
Seeking a BU graduate student for the role of Campus Climate Lab Program Coordinator.
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (November 21, 2025)
By Laura Hurley In the race against time to meet 2050 climate targets, building decarbonization looms large—but high upfront costs and a lack of public awareness are two of the biggest barriers for many countries, slowing the adoption of energy efficiency and electrification technologies. The top risks center on performance and reliability. These findings come […]
The latest journal articles authored by IGS faculty leadership and core faculty.
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