Accelerates the translation of use-inspired research into technology solutions that strengthen the Southwest’s urban and rural economies through innovation in air, water and energy systems

Addresses the complex problem of phosphorus sustainability, as North America’s central forum and advocate for the sustainable use, recovery, and recycling of phosphorus in the food system

Bridges ASU’s research and technical capabilities in sustainability with the front-line challenges facing cities, towns, and Tribal communities across Arizona and serves as a clearinghouse for best practices that cities can apply to their unique circumstances, problems, and goals for environmental, social, and economic sustainability

Advances research and education on urban ecology and urban socio-ecological systems, as one of two LTER sites funded by the National Science Foundation that specifically studies urban ecology

Drives measurable impacts to support Arizona’s water security through technological developments, partnerships and applied research

Employs a collaborative social and physical science framework to address critical issues in the urban atmospheric environment

Facilitates research, education, public engagement, community-strengthening and policy reform to support sustainable food systems

Engages key actors of dryland stewardship to develop use-inspired research, training and solutions for arid lands around the world

Addresses the water quantity and quality concerns of current and future Arizonan water users by rapidly developing, commercializing, and deploying advanced technologies for water augmentation, conservation, treatment, and reuse

Develops leading-edge technologies to address water resources challenges by producing and disseminating advances, building and nurturing partnerships, and training the next generation workforce