Research

Our research challenges orthodox thinking on sustainable consumption and production.

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Themes

Our four research themes explore how reconfiguring consumption and production systems can contribute to less resource-intensive ways of life.
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Publications

Our work is published in a wide range of books, journals and reports.
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Impact

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

We are developing research collaborations on emerging new themes.
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International collaborations

We aim to develop collaborations that address international challenges.
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Visiting researchers

We're proud to host short and long-term visitors who contribute to intellectual life at the SCI.
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Projects

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