Our initiatives

The IGD supports the work of UNSW researchers working on international and local projects across disciplines. Our four priority thematic areas lie at the heart of the global agenda for sustainable development.

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We examine issues of social and human development, environmental sustainability and development practice, while focusing also on the intersections between them. Find out more about the work we do on these themes below.

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Public Health & Humanitarian Engineering

Our work is underpinned by a commitment to enhancing the health of humans and their environments through world-leading engineering and health research.
Climate Action & Sustainability

We focus on initiatives that improve livelihoods while ensuring natural resources are protected for future generations.
Disaster Risk Reduction & Management

The climate crisis is causing more and worse natural disasters.
Partnerships, Practice & Global Goals

Productive, respectful and equal partnerships underpin progress towards the 2030 Agenda and SDGs.

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