Contributing to understanding – and shaping transformations – in the way societies interact with energy, technology and the living environment.
In a world where rapidly changing climate and ecosystems are driving momentous social, political and economic change, C-SERC researchers contribute to understanding and shaping transformations in the way societies interact with energy, technology and the living environment. Based in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), the Centre unites researchers from the disciplines of anthropology, sociology, political economy, geography, history, cultural studies, science and technology studies, communications and journalism. This unique combination of critical social science expertise allows us to advance knowledge and define challenging new agendas in climate, society and environment research that contribute to the mission of UTS as a public university of technology to sustain a positive, viable future and ensure a just and equitable society.
Our members' work on comparative climate politics and renewable energy transitions – conducted within the C-SERC’s predecessor organisation, the Climate Justice Research Centre (2015-2021) – is recognised for its contribution to the theory, application and practice of climate justice at local, regional and international scales.
Continuing and expanding upon our tradition of research excellence in this field, C-SERC has been formed to take advantage of a wider body of expertise in society-environment relationships at UTS, specifically in the fields of Indigenous land justice, fisheries and marine resource governance, work and environment, civic ecologies, and the transformation of urban life. Our researchers are engaged in international collaborations, externally funded research projects, writing and editing significant publications, collaborating with civil society organisations and practitioners, organising conferences, and supervising postgraduate research students.
Banner photograph: Alex Fillipe