Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation
A future transformed by knowledge and action where all people and the planet can thrive.
Global sustainability challenges demand use-inspired research and inclusive engagement for the betterment of all people and our planet.
At the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation, we bring together transdisciplinary teams to generate actionable knowledge that addresses the most pressing challenges facing our world, from climate change and water resilience to biodiversity conservation.
Rooted in the mission of Arizona State University’s Global Futures Laboratory, Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation advances use-inspired research and fosters meaningful partnerships across academia, communities, industries and governments. We believe that inclusive engagement and partnerships are essential to transforming systems and building a thriving future for all.
Advancing
discovery for global futures
Climate action
We deliver actionable research, technological innovations and adaptive strategies that strengthen climate resilience at local and global scales.
Ecology, biodiversity and conservation
Our research generates evidence-driven solutions to monitor, manage and restore ecosystems and preserve global biodiversity.
Food, energy and water systems
We apply integrated research to enhance the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of our resource systems in support of improved livelihoods.
Sustainable cities and communities
We collaborate with local leaders on practical solutions that improve quality of life and strengthen economies in urban and rural communities.
Our crosscutting capacities
Solving complex global challenges takes more than one approach; that’s why our work brings together a wide range of tools, perspectives and areas of expertise.
From understanding how decisions are made, to using advanced models to explore future scenarios, to partnering with communities and sharing knowledge through public programs, we connect the dots to create real-world impact. These crosscutting strengths help us tackle problems from all angles and deliver solutions that work.
We explore potential future scenarios to inform today’s decisions and guide them toward better long-term outcomes.
Our research supports smarter policies and decision processes that address complex sustainability challenges.
We use advanced models to understand how environmental, social and technological systems interact and evolve over time.
We design and test practical solutions that drive meaningful change in communities, industries and ecosystems.
Global Futures Scientists and Scholars Network
About the network
Our scientists and scholars come from every ASU college and campus and represent a wide range of disciplines.
Meet our experts
Whether you have a new idea or need a fresh perspective, our extensive network of experts is the perfect resource for transdisciplinary collaboration.
Share your accomplishments
If you are part of the network and recently published an article, earned a grant or received another honor or recognition, let us know!
ASU Sustainability Impact Review
This review demonstrates how Arizona State University’s holistic efforts are shaping a sustainable future, from advancing sustainable practices to empowering the next generation of leaders. We are accelerating a positive sustainability impact for our students, faculty and staff, as well as the greater communities we serve.
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Indigenous cultures acknowledgment
ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation recognizes that opportunities to shape the future rely on the knowledge, wisdom and practices of those who came before us.
In that spirit, we join partners across the university in acknowledging the twenty-two Native Nations that have inhabited this land for centuries, including the Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Piipaash (Maricopa) Indian Communities, whose care and keeping of these lands and traditions allow us to be here today.