Sustainability Research Summit

The Sustainability Research Initiative at the University of Colorado Boulder is organizing this inaugural summit to support broader efforts to build a more connected and interdisciplinary sustainability research community. For two days, CU Boulder will bring together the full breadth of its sustainability expertise from every corner of campus, elevating new opportunities for transdisciplinary collaborations that break down traditional academic silos. By providing a dedicated space to build a shared vocabulary and collaborative potential for sustainability research, the summit aspires to increase our campus’ visibility and impact. 

Beyond connecting researchers across campus, the summit will facilitate direct engagement with industry, NGOs, and community partners who are interested in leveraging CU research capabilities and expertise for practical, real-world applications with high impact as well as fundamental science. The Sustainability Research Summit aims to go beyond sharing information; the goal is to build a foundation for an interconnected ecosystem of sustainability visioning, expansive modes of research, and a multiplicity of action necessary to tackle our most pressing challenges.