Research

Our research challenges orthodox thinking on sustainable consumption and production.

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Groups

We are developing research collaborations on emerging new themes.
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Impact

Our research contributes to policy and directly influences a range of public and private organisations.
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Projects

We have an ambitious research programme for addressing key issues in sustainability.
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Themes

Our four research themes explore how we can achieve less resource-intensive ways of life.

International collaborations

Our staff and students aim to develop collaborations that address international challenges and adopt comparative perspectives.

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Publications

Explore our latest publications, including books, journals, and working papers.

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Research agenda

At the end of 2019, we launched a new research agenda for our next phase as an Institute (2020-24).

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Visiting researchers

We are proud to host short and long-term visitors who contribute to extending our research interests.

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