Academics & Research | Sustainability

Study sustainability at Boston University.Whatever your college, BU has courses to help you learn about climate change and sustainability. Our robust research enterprise is powered by skilled faculty and student scientists confronting challenges such as climate change, the depletion of our planet’s natural resources, and the struggle of developing nations to grow sustainably and equitably. See why BU has earned its reputation as a global research university.

Meet Our Academic Partners

BU Sustainability works closely with a number of academic centers, departments, and institutes. We encourage you to get to know them.

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Climate Action Plan Forum

Academics

Make sustainability part of your coursework. See all that we have to offer.

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Student Research

The Campus Climate Lab is an opportunity for student-faculty research teams to receive funding to make BU's campuses more sustainable.

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Featured Researchers

Vivien Chen (CAS’19)

Wendy Heiger-Bernays

Eliadro-Tavares-

Eliandro Tavares (CGS’16, CAS’18)

Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant