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For more information, contact:
Ron Gray, Associate Vice President, Special Initiatives
rongray@bu.edu
(617) 353-9210

Like you, we know that sustainability is one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. And no academic center is more committed to facing that challenge—and finding solutions—than the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability.

IGS drives climate action through a focus on equity, advanced data science collaboration across BU, and impactful real-world research. As a University-wide institute, we bring together more than 100 world-class faculty from across research disciplines with a focus on:

  • Planetary and environmental health
  • Energy systems of the future
  • Climate governance and sustainability transitions

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There are many ways for donors to sustain and strengthen our work at different levels. Your contributions support IGS research and engagement initiatives and help translate our findings into key policy changes that lead to transformative social action. We invite you to join us in this crucial work.

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Project-specific Support

Donate directly to IGS’s major sponsored research projects and collaborations currently underway.

Visualizing Energy drives positive change by connecting sustainable energy with human well-being. This project combines data analysis, visual storytelling, and narrative to demonstrate how transforming our energy systems can reduce inequities, prevent climate disaster, and enhance both public and environmental health. Engaging a broad spectrum of stakeholders—including decision-makers, media, companies, advocates, educators, and the public—it inspires action toward a sustainable future. We invite donors to join us in this crucial work, vital for empowering communities and revitalizing our planet.

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