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.
Graduate research program
ISF’s award-winning graduate research program for Masters and Doctoral research empowers students 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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Australia isn’t getting a fair share of tax on gas exports. Queensland has shown how to raise the bar
As gas prices soared in recent years, Queensland actually earned more money – for less gas – than the federal government. Here’s why.
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Stitching together a different fashion story
Meet Bronte Contador-Kelsall, the PhD student challenging fashion’s status quo.
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Lessons on nature-based solutions to support climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific
How does working with nature help communities and ecosystems adapt to climate change - and what can we learn from those already doing it?
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Helping businesses get disclosure‑ready
New ASIC e‑learning modules to help businesses prepare for sustainability reporting.
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Australia isn’t getting a fair share of tax on gas exports. Queensland has shown how to raise the bar
As gas prices soared in recent years, Queensland actually earned more money – for less gas – than the federal government. Here’s why.
News
Stitching together a different fashion story
Meet Bronte Contador-Kelsall, the PhD student challenging fashion’s status quo.
News
Lessons on nature-based solutions to support climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific
How does working with nature help communities and ecosystems adapt to climate change - and what can we learn from those already doing it?
News
Helping businesses get disclosure‑ready
New ASIC e‑learning modules to help businesses prepare for sustainability reporting.