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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From Social Science Surveys to Building Energy Modeling: Investigating User-building Interaction for Low-carbon Heating Solutions in Europe
IGS Research | Energy Reports, November 2022 Read more
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Mapping the Gaps Between Cooling Benefits of Urban Greenspace and Population Heat Vulnerability
IGS Research | Science of the Total Environment, November 2022 Read more
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In-home Environmental Exposures Predicted From Geospatial Characteristics of the Built Environment and Electronic Health Records of Children with Asthma
IGS Research | Annals of Epidemiology, September 2022 Read more
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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Responsibilities Matter
IGS Blog | Authored by Affiliated Faculty Irena Vodenska, Professor and Director, MET Finance Programs, Metropolitan College Read more
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Innovation and Climate Change: A Review and Introduction to the Special Issue
IGS Research | Technovation, August 10, 2022 Read more
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On the History and Future of 100% Renewable Energy Systems Research
IGS Research | IEEE Access, July 25, 2022 Read more
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Just Transitions for Industrial Decarbonisation: A Framework for Innovation, Participation, and Justice
IGS Research | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, October 2022 Read more
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Decarbonizing the Pulp and Paper Industry: A Critical and Systematic Review of Sociotechnical Developments and Policy Options
IGS Research | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, October 2022 Read more
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A Literature Review of Cooling Center, Misting Station, Cool Pavement, and Cool Roof Intervention Evaluations
IGS Research | Atmosphere, July 13, 2022 Read more
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Facilitators and Barriers for Keeping Cool in an Urban Heat Island: Perspectives from Residents of an Environmental Justice Community
IGS Research | Environmental Justice, July 11, 2022 Read more