Sustainable development
How do you advance the economic and social welfare of a population without compromising the quality of the environment for current and future generations?
That’s the challenge facing governments, business and communities around the world – and one which Curtin researchers are seeking to find solutions for.
The issue of sustainable development is of huge importance to nations confronting the depletion of natural resources, environmental pressures and the impacts of climate change.
Sustainability is no longer just about the environment. It is about making sure the way we live today is consistent with future as well as present needs, affecting everything from the exploitation of resources and direction of investments to the orientation of technological development and institutional change.
Our research effort in this field reflects this move towards a much broader definition.
Highlights
Smoke and mirrors
For Ian Phau, Associate Professor at Curtin Business School, nothing is ever what it appears in the world of high fashion and luxury brands.
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Sustainability across
our subject areas
There are opportunities to get involved with sustainability at Curtin no matter what you study.
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Ensuring a future for Ningaloo
How we're helping develop sustainable tourism in this fragile part of the world.
Joining forces for climate change
Working with China to find practical solutions.
Reducing greenhouse emissions
The focus of a new two-year research project.
Our Driving Forces
Australian Sustainable Development Institute (ASDI)
ASDI intensifies and integrates our research efforts across 16 research centres and institutes.
Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute
A renowned provider of research, teaching and policy advice in sustainability.
