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At IGS, we're focused on equity and justice — from protecting the health of people and the planet to building sustainable energy systems. Explore our ever-evolving portfolio of major sponsored projects and collaborations with BU faculty and partners.
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Announcing the 2025 Anthony Janetos Climate Action Prize Winners
Campus Climate Lab award goes to BU College of Engineering students assessing indoor air quality in BU buildings By Alison Gold Many students know the feeling of sitting in a classroom that’s either too hot or too cold, too humid or too dry, or just plain stuffy. Poor ventilation can cause high levels of CO2, […]
Bestselling Author Talks Environmental Justice, Community Advocacy, and Investigative Reporting at IGS Event
IGS hosts BU community members for conversation with author Keith O'Brien.
BU Faculty Affiliated with IGS Advance Sustainability Solutions, on Earth Day and Every Day
By Hannah Connell (IGS Communications Assistant, Spring 2025) Every day is Earth Day at Boston University’s Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS), but April 22 provides an opportune moment to pause and celebrate the contributions and expertise of our research community. Faculty affiliates across the University lead ambitious, interdisciplinary research efforts that benefit people and the […]
Announcing Newly Funded BU Campus Climate Lab Projects for Spring 2025
This spring, the Boston University (BU) Institute for Global Sustainability, in partnership with BU Sustainability and the BU Office of Research, awarded funding for five new and two continuing Campus Climate Lab projects. The Campus Climate Lab encourages student and faculty-led teams to use BU's campuses as living laboratories for exploring climate action, advancing equity […]
Vehicular Emissions Cause 342 Premature Deaths Each Year in Greater Boston
What Is Convergent Research and Why Is BU Embracing It?
BU Task Force on Convergent Research and Education Boston University has launched a new Initiative—called the Task Force on Convergent Research and Education—to further integrate diverse fields in scientific discovery and build on the University's strong foundation in impactful, collaborative work addressing society's most complex challenges. As expressed by BU's Office of the President: "This […]
COM Set to Open New Center on Media Innovation for Social Impact
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