What we do
We work to create a world that is socially, ecologically and economically just and safe, where everyone has the resources and skills they need to flourish. The Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) brings together expertise from a diverse range of disciplines to deliver practical solutions for our partners, and to empower our students to effect positive change in the years to come.
Our strategy
ISF’s 2025-2027 strategy outlines where and how we can make the most impact, considering the complex global challenges we’re facing.
Higher Degree by Research Program
ISF’s award-winning Higher Degree by Research Program for Masters and Doctoral research empowers candidates to create a better future in their chosen field.
Solutions and capabilities
Find out more about how we can help you with our consulting and research services.
Enterprise learning
Bespoke education for professionals in business, government and civil society organisations.
Systems innovation
ISF is proud to incorporate Climate KIC Australia. Climate KIC works alongside ISF’s research programs to convene and coordinate collaborative efforts to deliver climate action across interconnected elements that underpin systems that shape our society.
Our research projects
Climate Adaptation: employment and productivity outcomes from investments in climate resilience
Evaluating the employment impacts of the $133 billion Climate Safety Plan.
Vehicle-Grid Network
Accelerating Australia’s electric vehicle-to-grid integration through cross-sector collaboration.
Driving Indigenous-led clean energy opportunities on Aboriginal land
Research funded by JMI and Boundless to address the urgent need to involve and support NSW Aboriginal communities in participating and leading the energy...
Meeting the energy and data demands of AI adoption
Uncertain about the impact of AI on energy consumption? Turns out that so too are IT managers who are key to AI deployment.
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A new demand forecasting and options model for Australian water utilities
A new demand forecasting model developed by the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) is helping water utilities across New South Wales and Victoria plan...
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Inclusive data for climate resilience: reflections from Fiji
How can data better reflect people’s different experiences of climate change and support more inclusive action? This question was at the centre of a recent...
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A smarter future for water efficiency
The ISF Water team were out in force this month attending the first Smart Water Connect, a new National Water Efficiency Forum, held at UTS on 13 October. The...
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Powering Africa’s future from the ground up
PhD candidate Dominique Barahira is exploring how energy modelling can support healthier lives, stronger livelihoods and locally driven prosperity across...
News
A new demand forecasting and options model for Australian water utilities
A new demand forecasting model developed by the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) is helping water utilities across New South Wales and Victoria plan...
News
Inclusive data for climate resilience: reflections from Fiji
How can data better reflect people’s different experiences of climate change and support more inclusive action? This question was at the centre of a recent...
News
A smarter future for water efficiency
The ISF Water team were out in force this month attending the first Smart Water Connect, a new National Water Efficiency Forum, held at UTS on 13 October. The...
News
Powering Africa’s future from the ground up
PhD candidate Dominique Barahira is exploring how energy modelling can support healthier lives, stronger livelihoods and locally driven prosperity across...