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.
Latest Research, Commentary, News
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Where Are the Highest Prices for Carbon?
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (March 25, 2024) Read more
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Explore Renewable Fuels in the United States
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (March 18, 2024) Read more
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What Makes a Cooking Fuel “Clean?”
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (March 11, 2024) Read more
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The History of Global Coal Production
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (March 4, 2024) Read more
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Watch Now: IGS Student Sustainability Research in Action
Debuting our brand-new video featuring Boston University student sustainability and climate research convened by IGS. Read more
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Watch Now: IGS Director Benjamin Sovacool Delivers Lecture at Ostrom Workshop
Ostrom Workshop features IGS Director Benjamin Sovacool, February 5, 2024 Read more
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Explore GHG Emissions in the United States
Weekly data story from Visualizing Energy, a project of IGS. (February 26, 2024) Read more
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Watch Now: Consumer Recycling Programs Boost Willingness to Pay, Loyalty, New Study Finds
IGS Research for People & Planet Webinar featuring core faculty Remi Trudel, February 16, 2024 Read more
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Apply for 2024: IGS Graduate Student Summer Fellows
Applications from all BU schools and colleges encouraged. Register for February 29 virtual information session. Apply by March 22. Read more
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Apply Now: Campus Climate Lab Coordinator
BU graduate students are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity to contribute to BU’s climate change efforts. Read more