Institute for Sustainable Futures

ISF is an independent research institute within the University of Technology Sydney. We conduct transdisciplinary, project-based research in line with our vision of creating positive change towards sustainable futures. Browse a selection of our projects below.

Pond with mountains in the background in Indonesia.

Emissions Measurement to Improve Sanitation in Indonesia

EMISI project in Indonesia, an initiative of Ministry of Public Works and Housing, supported through DFAT’s Indonesia Australia Partnership for Infrastructure.

Group photo of UNICEF East Asia Pacific Partnership.

UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office Partnership

Climate resilience, safely managed services and inclusion in WASH.

EV being charged at home charging station.

Leading the charge on bidirectional charging

A new project delivered by ISF and the NRMA explores the potential benefits of bidirectional charging for Australia's electricity grid and its consumers. The future looks bright.

Sandy beach with palm trees and huts in the Pacific.

Technical support services for ACFID’s Climate Action Peer Learning Program

ISF supported ACFID to design and deliver their new Climate Action Peer Learning Program.

AIGI staff developing content for an organisation-level monitoring, evaluation and learning framework.

Developing monitoring, evaluation and learning with the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute

The Australian Indigenous Governance Institute is developing an approach to monitoring, evaluation and learning with support from UTS.

Aerial shot of a large dam / water catchment area.

Future catchment scenarios

Six future scernarios were developed to help WaterNSW develop meaningful insights for catchment planning and decision-making processes.

Clear blue ocean water and low hanging trees in the background (Pacific).

Transformation pathways for Pacific coastal food systems

This project aims to develop processes and tools that support transformative capacity in coastal communities of the Solomon Islands and Kiribati.

Windy road with mountains on the left and the sea to the right. The sun is setting in the background.

Systems thinking for climate risk

Date and time: 3 and 4 June 2025, 9:00am - 5:00pm AEDT

Format: In-person class

Location: UTS Business School, Building CB08, 14-28 Ultimo Rd (Room 2, Level 5, Building 8), Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia

Cost: $1,950 + BF (GST inclusive)

Evaluation Course for the Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance

Over five days in May 2024, ISF’s International Development team delivered an evaluation course tailored to 13 delegates from the Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.

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