The Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) pioneers research to advance a sustainable and equitable future. Our focus on planetary and environmental health, climate governance, and energy systems is grounded in equity and justice, robust data science, and real-world impact.
IGS has replaced the Institute for Sustainable Energy, expanding the institute's mission beyond energy to a broader scope of interdisciplinary sustainability research.
Latest Research, Commentary, News
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Coal in the 21st Century: Integrating Policy With Practice for Just Transitions
IGS Research | The Electricity Journal, December 2022 Read more
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Present Global Warming: A Justifiable and Stable Metric for Evaluating Short-lived Climate Pollutants
IGS Research | Environmental Research Letters, November 2022 Read more
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Perspectives from COP27 | Tracking Climate Adaptation and Resilience at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh
There is a real danger that the adaptation space might now be overlooked with the new attention to loss and Read more
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Campus Climate Lab Funded Projects Announced | Fall 2022
This fall marked a momentous milestone for Boston University's Campus Climate Lab—the most project proposals ever received for funding consideration. Read more
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Perspectives from COP27 | United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – What’s Different this Year?
COP27 high-level dialogue is complicated, and negotiations have been tough. The agreement spurs heated debate, but climate change hopes for Read more
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Snapshots from “Growing Our Community” IGS Celebration
Featuring research presentations, awards, and the many faces of the IGS community. Read more
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Determining Our Climate Policy Future: Expert Opinions About Negative Emissions and Solar Radiation Management Pathways
IGS Research | Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, October 2022 Read more
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Inaugural IGS Sustainability Research Awards Announced
Congratulations to our Boston University sustainability "superheroes," recipients of the inaugural IGS sustainability research awards presented on October 27, 2022. Read more
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Social Media Enables People-Centric Climate Action in the Hard-to-Decarbonise Building Sector
IGS Research | Nature Scientific Reports, November 17, 2022 Read more
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IMAP Event Energizes Push for ESG Data Transparency
Key takeaways from Impact Measurement & Allocation Program (IMAP) event "How Can We Improve Corporate Carbon Targets?" in October 2022. Read more