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

Convenes and engages regional community, municipal, nonprofit, academic, philanthropic, and private sector partners to address resilience challenges like heat, water, energy, and equity through collective knowledge sharing, education, and problem solving

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

Organizes researchers, policymakers and the business community to better understand and explore solutions to complex issues facing society by streamlining big data and transforming it into novel, interactive data visualizations

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

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

Promotes research, analysis, collaboration and dialogue to build consensus on sound water stewardship for Arizona and the West

Develops research in environmental and resource economics that is relevant to policy needs, with special attention given to issues of sustainability in the context of environmental, energy, climate and resource management.

Fosters regenerative design by enhancing the skillset of students and research lab outputs through biomimicry