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.
Latest Research, Commentary, News
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Trusting Clean Energy: Novel Perspectives on Transition Pathways for Coal Phaseouts and Clean Electrification Phase-ins
IGS Research | The Electricity Journal, August–September 2023 Read more
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BU Climate Innovation Challenge
Winners of the challenge will receive a piece of the $15,000 prize! Read more
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Building a Green Future: Examining the Job Creation Potential of Electricity, Heating, and Storage in Low-Carbon Buildings
IGS and Schneider Electric SRI study reveals over 2 million new jobs can be created during the transition to net-zero Read more
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Coupling for Climate Intervention: Sectoral and Sustainability Couplings for Carbon Removal and Solar Geoengineering Pathways
IGS Research | Technological Forecasting and Social Change, September 2023 Read more
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Community Climate Resiliency Efforts: Lessons from Massachusetts
IGS Executive Director Rebecca Pearl-Martinez discusses channeling energy finance to industrial legacy cities. Read more
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$1.1 Million Awarded to Joint Study on Impacts of Data Centers in Norway’s Clean Energy Transition
Funding supports research collaboration between NTNU Social Research and Boston University. Read more
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Expanding Carbon Removal to the Global South: Thematic Concerns on Systems, Justice, and Climate Governance
IGS Research | Energy and Climate Change, December 2023 Read more
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Public Support for Decarbonisation Policies: Between Self-interest and Social Need for Alleviating Energy and Transport Poverty in the United Kingdom
IGS Research | Energy and Climate Change, December 2023 Read more
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The Effectiveness of Global Chemicals Treaties
IGS Research | Nature Sustainability, July 10, 2023 Read more
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Boston University and National Renewable Energy Laboratory Strengthen Partnership, Announce New Joint Appointments and Student Mentorships
The first IGS and NREL joint appointments include IGS Director Benjamin Sovacool and Executive Director Rebecca Pearl-Martinez. Read more