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Our sustainability research is helping to find practical solutions to local, national and global sustainability challenges, creating a sustainable future for everyone.

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A Sheffield Made sustainable future

Our scientists and students are playing a critical role in pioneering real-world solutions needed to tackle climate change.

Sustainability research overview

Our sustainability research centres

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Energy Institute

Researching an affordable and clean energy future that is safe, secure and sustainable.
Crops

Institute for Sustainable Food

Researching how we can create a resilient and sustainable food system in an era of population growth and climate change.

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Advanced Resource Efficiency Centre

Bringing together academics, business and policymakers to meet the challenge of promoting resource efficiency and sustainability across supply chains.

Our sustainability experts

Our researchers and academics are available for expert comment and opinions on topics related to sustainability and the climate emergency. 


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Conference of the Parties (COP)

We're one of only a small number of UK universities invited to observe and take part in the annual United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP)

Read more about our involvement with COP