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. 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.
Recent news
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Minimising the textile and garment sector footprintHow can Asia's textile and garment industries reduce their environmental impact?
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Reducing new mining for electric vehicle battery metalsTackling the problem of mining for EV power.
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"I'm Prepared" program recognised by the UNHCRA refugee-led approach has earned ISF inclusion in prestigious international database.
Research projects and impact
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Peri-urban farming: the key to Sydney’s food future
The way Sydney feeds itself into the future is being reassessed after an innovative mapping project revealed how small-scale local growers are losing out to urban developers and the big food chains.
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Leading Deliberative Democracy short courseA new educational offering helps decision-makers learn how to be a driving force for positive democratic change.
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Sustainability statement blazes trail for green living
One Central Park is a vibrant and verdant example of how to build sustainably, thanks in great part to a strategy devised by ISF.
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Enabling regional adaptation to climate changeISF researchers use systems thinking to help guide regional New South Wales to identify and plan for the effects of climate change.
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Demand management beats dams and desalination during droughtGovernments, water agencies and industry around Australia and worldwide are turning to ISF for fresh ideas on how to best manage the world’s most precious resource, water.
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Technology for Urban Liveability Program (TULIP)Applying smart city technologies and engaging citizens to create more liveable urban communities.
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IMPACT STORY
How can coal workers benefit from a renewables jobs boom?
An ISF study shows that while renewable energy can be a major source of jobs in the next 15 years, the outcomes for coal workers will depend on a clear transition strategy.
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MyTown Microgrid in Heyfield VictoriaMore and more communities are looking to make energy work better for them, spurred by a desire to use their local resources more sustainably for the greater benefit of community members.
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“We have commissioned research on sustainability issues from every continent. ISF are at the top in terms of inter-disciplinary skills and experience, creating new ways to analyse and understand issues, and delivering projects. Whether they are facilitating a day with business leaders in India or writing new research based upon analysis and meetings with a range of multi-national corporates, we would recommend partnering with ISF to better understand a sustainable future.”
— Sustainable Funds Group, Stewart Investors
