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 sustainability transitions, and energy systems of the future is grounded in equity and justice, robust data science, and real-world impact.<\/p>\n
Nothing is more urgent than the sustainability challenges that confront the world today. And no academic center is more committed to facing those challenges\u2014and finding solutions\u2014than the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS).<\/p>\n
“Our work in sustainability puts us on the front lines of the climate crisis. There is tremendous urgency for a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment that connects faculty\u2014across technology, society, business, and policy\u2014with local and global partners for real-world action.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\u2014Benjamin Sovacool, Director, BU Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS)<\/strong><\/p>\n
IGS aligns with BU\u2019s strategic priority of addressing society\u2019s biggest challenges through cross-disciplinary research with real-world impact, bringing together more than 100 world-class faculty members in nearly all of the University\u2019s schools and colleges.<\/p>\n