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.

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Advancing climate skills in the Australian financial system

A nation-wide survey of Australia's finance system identifies crucial skills gaps for supporting the transition to net zero and figuring climate change into planning. The results are distilled in an ISF report that includes recommendations for addressing this problem and developing a sustainable finance learning ecosystem.

Assessing the research to policy interface in Lao PDR

An evaluation of how and why three bodies of research on fish, forests and water interfaced with policy-making in Laos.

Anticipatory action in the Pacific Islands

Anticipatory action can help reduce food insecurity, save lives, and protect natural and physical assets.

Australian Council for International Development Climate Action Framework

This project supports operationalisation of the Australian Council for International Development Climate Action Framework and explores enablers of best practice of climate action integration in NGO programs.

Institutional barriers to climate finance through a gendered lens

Using a gender lens to explore climate finance allocations in the Pacific.

Gender and social inclusion in disaster risk reduction in the Pacific

This research focuses on the intersect between gender and social inclusion and disaster risk reduction in the Pacific.

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Sustainable organic waste value chains Phase 2

Turning organic waste into sustainable livelihoods for Sri Lanka.

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Amplifying diverse voices and decolonising knowledge production in WASH

ISF has developed a guidance note to improve awareness of issues in recognition in authorship, and outlines principles and practices that elevate voices from lower- and middle-income countries in knowledge production.

Astute analysis and advocacy pave the way for ATN emission cuts

ISF’s sophisticated analysis and persuasive advocacy were behind a dramatic cut in greenhouse gas emissions achieved by the Australian Technology Network of Universities.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.

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