Sustainable Futures
Environmental sustainability underpins the wellbeing of people, communities and economies. Climate change, biodiversity loss and pressure on natural resources affect people and places around the world. Addressing these connected challenges requires collaboration across disciplines and sectors, informed by lived experience.
Sustainable Futures convenes research strengths across The University of Manchester and connects them with partners beyond the University to accelerate research, innovation and impact.
Our Missions
Thriving, Inclusive & Sustainable Places
Building resilient, low-carbon places that protect nature and support healthy, thriving communities through a just green transition.
Clean Industrial Revolutions
Accelerating clean energy, industrial and digital transformation, reflecting needs and opportunities from Greater Manchester to emerging economies.
Green Skills for Everyone
Shaping the skills, training and pathways for inclusive green growth, enabling everyone to thrive in a productive, high-quality, low-carbon future.
Our Research
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Case Studies
Interdisciplinary collaborations, cross-sector partnerships and pioneering discoveries benefit the environment, the economy, health and wellbeing.
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Institutes and Centres
Our research Institutes and Centres combine disciplines and capabilities to address major environmental and societal challenges.
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Sustainable Development Goals
Find out why we are number one in the world in the for social and environmental impact (2026 Times Higher Education University Sustainability Impact Ratings).
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