This theme focuses on the environmental, economic, and societal challenges associated with climate change and the transition to a sustainable economy. Research within this stream explores how financial systems, organisations, and public policies can support low-carbon development and net-zero commitments while ensuring that transitions are equitable and socially responsible.
Example research areas and expertise
- Climate finance and sustainable investment
- Climate change and accountability
- Real estate markets and sustainable infrastructure
- ESG and corporate social responsibility
- Energy policy and energy transitions
- Circular economy and sustainable business models
- Nuclear decommissioning and environmental governance
- Marine plastics and environmental sustainability
Theme Co-Leads
Prof. M. Azizul Islam and Dr Naser Makarem
Members
Dr Nglaa Ahmad / Dr Harminder Battu / Dr Ali Bayat / Prof. Keith Bender / Prof. Frans de Vries / Dr Chunxia Jiang / Prof. Zaheer Khan / Dr Takahiko Kiso / Prof. Gerhard Kling / Dr Seungho Lee / Dr Nan Liu / Dr Yaodong Liu / Dr Hossein Radmard / Dr Agathe Rouaix / Dr Thereza R. S. de Aguiar / Dr Prachi Singh