About
Providing evidence, expertise and training to respond to climate change and support sustainable transitions for people and planet.
At the UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources our teaching and research focuses on a wide range of sustainability challenges – from transitions to net-zero energy systems, to circular economies and sustainable, healthy food systems. Founded in 2011 by Professor Paul Ekins, we are one of four Institutes within The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources with a shared mission to address the challenges of global sustainability.
Vision, mission and values
Our vision is a sustainable, resilient and equitable net-zero future.
Our mission is to provide evidence, expertise and training to respond to climate change and support sustainable transitions for people and planet.
Through our work, we:
- address real-world problems with creativity and innovation
- provide a trusted, independent source of excellence, evidence and expertise
- work closely with governments, businesses and civil society to drive change
- educate and inform through teaching and engaging with diverse communities
- promote an inclusive, collaborative and interdisciplinary culture
Our Faculty, The Bartlett has been ranked #1 in the world in Architecture and the Built Environment for the second year in a row, and remains #1 in the UK for the tenth year in a row, in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2024.
Studying with us
We offer three interdisciplinary MSc programmes:
- Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment MSc
- Sustainable Resources: Economics, Policy and Transitions MSc
- Business and Sustainability MSc
We’ve also established a doctoral programme in Sustainable Use of Resources and the Environment Doctoral Training Programme.