We apply a diverse breadth of technical and social science skills to assist industry, government and the community create change towards sustainable futures through applied research and consultancy.
The Institute for Sustainable Futures is recognised for its research leadership in aid effectiveness and international development to address the global challenges of sustainable and equitable development and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Through research, innovation and partnership we work with government, donors, non-governmental organisations and the private sector to address the complex challenges of international development and aid effectiveness.
Our services include research and analysis; process design and facilitation; policy and technical advice; independent evaluation; innovation in monitoring and evaluation approaches; training and organisational development. We contribute to development practice, policy and theory across three areas: development effectiveness; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); and climate change adaptation.
Expertise areas
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Development effectiveness
Addressing the complex challenges of international development and aid effectiveness through research, innovation and partnership.
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Providing evidence, partnerships and know-how to solve challenges in access to water, sanitation and hygiene.
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Climate change adaptation and resilience
Working with policy-makers, practitioners and communities to build capacities and reduce vulnerabilities to the impacts of climate change.
Research news and projects
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Community Resilience Case Studies on Climate Change and Disasters in Fiji, Kiribati, and Timor LesteExploring insights from Community Resilience Case Studies on climate change and disasters in Fiji, Kiribati, and Timor Leste.
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NEWS | August 2024
International collaboration for research impact
Collaborative research partnerships as a journey of mutual learning and sharing.
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IMPACT STORY | 2018-2019
ISF helps the Australian Volunteer Program
ISF maps the alignment of the Australian Volunteer Program with the priorities set out by the Australian Government and demonstrates contribution to Australia’s aid program.
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NEWS | August 2024
ISF Professor receives the IWA Gender Diversity and Water Award
ISF Professor Juliet Willetts has been recognised by the International Water Association for her work in advancing gender diversity and inclusion in the water sector.
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Working with the Australian Indigenous Governance InstituteThe Australian Indigenous Governance Institute is developing an approach to monitoring, evaluation and learning with support from UTS.
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PROJECT | 2018-2021
Climate change response for inclusive WASH
Supports civil society organisations to assess climate change impacts to improve the service, gender and social inclusion outcomes of WASH programs.
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Climate-resilient community-based rural water supplyImproving the climate resilience and inclusiveness of rural water systems in Indonesia.
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IMPACT STORY
Entrepreneurs help equality by improving access to WASH
Low-income communities in the Asia-Pacific are lacking basic water infrastructure, and civil society organisations can play a key role in supporting small-scale private enterprises to fill this need.
Team
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Program Lead - International DevelopmentResearch co-design, participatory research, facilitation and training, monitoring and evaluation.
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Research DirectorIntegrated water resources management, water, sanitation and hygiene in international development, gender equality and inclusion.
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Professor and Research DirectorWater and sanitation in low- and middle-income contexts, gender equality, governance and accountability, climate change.
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Research DirectorClimate change adaptation, disaster risk management and development in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Senior Research ConsultantUrban water, sanitation and hygiene monitoring and evaluation, legal and regulatory assessments, fecal sludge management.
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Research PrincipalClimate change impacts on water, sanitation and hygiene, equitable WASH service delivery, and WASH in Pacific island countries.
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Senior Research ConsultantDevelopment effectiveness, gender equality and social inclusion, community economies, climate change adaptation and refugee protection.
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Senior Research ConsultantWater, sanitation and hygiene, gender equality and social inclusion, behaviour change.
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Senior Research ConsultantFocuses on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in the Asia-Pacific region, and its nexus with climate change and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI).
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Research ConsultantWomen and water and sanitation programming in South and Southeast Asia.
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Research PrincipalSustainable consumption and production (SCP) and the circular economy in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Professor and Research DirectorUrban water planning, options analysis related to water supply and demand planning.
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Research AssistantSelf-supply water services in urban Indonesia and rural Vanuatu.
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Mukunda AdhikariResearch consultantDevelopment effectiveness, NGO performance measurement, localisation, donor-NGO relationships.
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Prakash PaudelResearch consultantInternational development, political economy, conflict sensitivity, climate security.
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Research consultantInternational development, political economy, conflict sensitivity, climate security.
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Senior Research ConsultantDisaster resilience, climate change adaptation, gender equality, community-based adaptation.
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Alejandro Medina ValenzuelaResearch Assistant -
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Research AssistantClimate science and policy, geography, psychology, professional facilitation.
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Let's collaborate
Whether you have a problem that needs support or an idea for change, our innovative and solutions-focused approach can help you achieve your goals.
Contact Melita Grant on Melita.Grant@uts.edu.au for more information.
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