Arizona State University December 13, 2004. …reconciling society’s developmental goals with the planet’s environmental limits over the long term. NRC.

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Arizona State University December 13, 2004

…reconciling society’s developmental goals with the planet’s environmental limits over the long term. NRC 1999 Ecology Economy Society Sustainable Development

Sustainability Science...the dynamic interactions between nature and society, with equal attention to how social change shapes the environment and how environmental change shapes society Economic Development Social Development Environmental Protection

Goal of the Institute Place ASU as a world leader in sustainability research, education, and integrated solutions

Strategy for Success Provide resources and infrastructural support to faculty members so that participation in IIS improves their effectiveness

leading the way in urban environmental research ready to assist more faculty members in engineering, planning, business, and other schools expanding projects, sparking new initiatives, and moving into the global arena From CES to IIS: A Natural Evolution

Principles Interdisciplinary teaching and research Collaborative in all activities Co-production of knowledge and real- world applications with scientists, engineers, and practitioners

Current IIS Projects Ag Trans CAP LTER CSRUR Decision Center for a Desert City Down-to-Earth Science Ecology Explorers GP 2100 IGERT in Urban Ecology SCERP Sustainable Materials and Technologies Urban Biogeochemistry Urban Heat Island Initiative 100 Cities

Current IIS Challenges Urban Ecology and Sustainable Cities Water Quality and Management Sustainable Urban Engineering Border Challenges – Changing Demographics & Environmental Equity

Future IIS Challenges Sustainability Partnership Enterprise –Bridging the gap between university-based research and the needs of practitioners Identify New Initiatives

Institute-Wide Activities Biannual International Conference: “The Sustainability of the Earth System” Distinguished Lecturer Series (1 st is Jan 19 th ) International Postdoc Program International Faculty/Student Exchanges Sustainability Scenarios (Decision Theater)

Sustainability Studies IIS will serve as an incubator for the International School for Sustainable Societies and Environments –Internationally unique in its mandate

Education Work with ASU colleges, schools, and departments to coordinate certificate offerings (undergrad and grad) in Sustainability Science Build new, flexible PhD and Master’s programs in colleges and degree program in Sustainability Science Develop “Executive Education in Sustainability” for industry, utilities and local government

How to Get Involved in IIS Ask us to help you organize a working group Identify large, integrative funding opportunities Suggest lecturers or consultants for campus visits

A Global Responsibility “We assume a collective responsibility to advance and strengthen the interdependent and mutually reinforcing pillars of sustainable development― economic development, social development and environmental protection―at local, regional, and global levels ” Johannesburg Declaration on Sustainable Development

Questions/Suggestions?