Institute for Sustainability Studies

University of Iceland

Sæmundargata 2
101 Reykjavík
Iceland http://english.hi.is/
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Institute for Sustainability Studies

Action category:  Student engagement,  Leadership and Professional Development,  Education and Curriculum,  Research,  Assessment for integrating sustainable development
Associated keywords:  europe,  interdisciplinary,  institute
Latest update: 11/29/2023

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goal : Sustainable cities & communities
Sustainable Development Goal : Responsible consumption & production
Sustainable Development Goal : Life on land
Sustainable Development Goal : Life below water
Sustainable Development Goal : Climate action
Sustainable Development Goal : Clean water & sanitation
Sustainable Development Goal : Affordable & clean energy

The aim of the Institute for Sustainability Studies (ISS) is to catalyze, facilitate and coordinate research to promote sustainable development,  and address pressing problems of how to meet the needs of the present without adversely affecting future generations.  These challenges are rarely limited to single disciplines. They require an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on competence from various fields. As an interdisciplinary institute within the University of Iceland the ISS is in a key position to  bring together experts from all disciplines within and outside the University

The ISS also contributes to the development of interdisciplinary graduate study programs in Environment & Natural Resources and Public Health Sciences. The ISS strives ot promote public awareness and understanding of sustainable development through open lectures and conferences.

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https://sshi.hi.is/is/institute-sustainability-studies