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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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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The Power of Intersectionality: India’s Two-Dimensional Legislative Quotas Reduce Inter-Group Conflict and Discrimination
New working paper co-authored by IGS-affiliated faculty Rachel Brulé. Read more
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COM Researchers Launch New Study of Climate Mis- and Disinformation
Focused Research Program jointly funded by IGS and the Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering. 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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Industrial Decarbonization via Natural Gas: A Critical and Systematic Review of Developments, Socio-technical Systems and Policy Options
IGS Research | Energy Research & Social Science, August 2022 Read more
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Effective Policies for Reducing Household Energy Use: Insights from Norway
IGS Research | Applied Energy, July 15, 2022 Read more