ISF is an independent research institute within the University of Technology Sydney. We conduct transdisciplinary, project-based research in line with our vision of creating positive change towards sustainable futures. Browse a selection of our projects below.

A sufficient, efficient and 100% renewable model for the Iberian Peninsula.

A first-of-its kind study looking at the workforce requirements for scaling novel carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in Australia.

Promoting inclusive, green and climate resilient agri-food systems in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos PDR

Accelerating Australia’s electric vehicle-to-grid integration through cross-sector collaboration.

Energy Development Plan to decarbonise the Economy

Energy Development Plan to decarbonise the Economy

Energy Development Plan to decarbonise the Economy

Whether households can access funding is a key challenge in retrofitting Australia's residential sector.

The One Earth Climate Model (OECM) shows how regions, countries and industry sectors can meet the Paris Agreement’s target of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C.

Tools for individual resilience, poverty and inequality measurement

People experience climate resilience differently, but we rarely measure it at the individual level. We want to change that.

Assessing 1.5˚C alignment of submissions to the Australian Future Gas Strategy.

Taking a systems approach to understand the role of blue foods as nature-based solutions in the Pacific region.

Institute for Sustainable Futures

RECHARGE

Resilience in a Changing Climate: Advancing Research on Groundwater for Equity (RECHARGE)

CIRCLE WASH

Using circular economy principles and practices to advance climate resilience and inclusion for WASH services.

Bathrooms of the Future

What could disruptive new digital plumbing technologies mean for Sydney Water, its customers, the community, and the environment?