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ݮƵ launches a new initiative to accelerate a sustainable futurefor the benefit of the environment, the economy, and society.
ճinitiative is a collaboration that brings together the ݮƵ Climate Institute, the and the to accelerate holistic approaches to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a focus on the interconnections between energy, climate and water. The Initiative aligns strongly with the Futures Framework underݮƵ at 100, a visioning exercise underway to address ݮƵ’s aspirations by its 100thanniversary in 2057. The Futures Framework helpscoordinate the University’s efforts in education, research,and innovation as it strives to address global challenges. The Sustainable Futures Initiative is, therefore, a leading example given its emphasis on collaboration enabling greater impact.
“Advancing sustainable futures for the world is a complex problem that links climate, water, energy, alongside societal needs, and inequities, and is driven by global challenges such as extreme weather events, food insecurity and poverty, and endangered ecosystems,” said Charmaine B. Dean, vice-president, Research and International, University of ݮƵ. “The Sustainable Futures initiative is a unique approach that draws upon ݮƵ’s expertise in interdisciplinary research to provide innovative solutions to address these challenges for a better world.”
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