The Research Program on Sustainability Policy and Management researches public policy, management and financial tools that can enable organizations to incorporate the physical dimensions of sustainability into routine organizational decision making. Learn more.
Our work focuses on two overarching themes of policy and management, utilizing four underlying pillars of sustainability: impact measurement, finance, education, and innovation. Learn more.
Recent Publications
China Sustainable Development Indicator System: 2023 Report
News
Getting Ahead on Sustainability: The Power of Geospatial Tech for NYC
On March 26th, Crain’s New York Business and Esri hosted a virtual event exploring pioneering applications of geospatial technologies for sustainability and climate initiatives. The Director of the Research Program on Sustainability and Policy, Dr. Steve Cohen, moderated the event.
Objections Hamper Plans for Tri-Cities Wind Farm, Other Renewable Energy Projects in Washington State
On March 4th, 2024, SPM's director Dr. Steve Cohen interviewed for NPR about renewable energy in Washington State.
Read or listen to Dr. Cohen's analysis here.
Urban Sustainability is a Marathon, Not a Sprint - Interview with Prof. Dong Guo
In January 2024, Prof. Dong Guo discussed his research on urban sustainability with the Chinese Economy News Daily news outlet (每日经济新闻).