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.

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Who is responsible for ensuring food security in NSW?

A brief review of risks, opportunities, and policies for creating resilient food systems and healthy communities in Greater Sydney

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Supporting the Australian civil society sector to more effectively integrate climate change in their Pacific programming

ISF is working with the Australia-Pacific Climate Partnership Support Unit, to support ANGOs and their partners with climate risk-informed development approaches in Pacific countries.

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‘Outcome Harvesting’ evaluation of the Australia Pacific Climate Partnership

ISF and partners have developed a means to better assess Australian aid for climate change and disaster resilience in the Pacific.

Pacific agricultural workers in Australia

Identifying the existing opportunities to enhance the knowledge and skills Pacific workers gain during their time in Australia.

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Pacific health and sanitation solutions

This project aims to support improved access to safe, climate-resilient water and sanitation services in vulnerable and remote Pacific Island communities in Kiribati and Solomon Islands.

Climate-resilient urban sanitation

Equipping the urban sanitation sector with tools and knowledge for building climate resilience.

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OPENAIR – Tackling air pollution at the local level

The OPENAIR project revolutionises air quality monitoring – empowering local governments to take action on this pressing issue.

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SIMPaCT – New South Wales’ coolest public park

New smart technology set to change water management practices throughout communities with Sydney Olympic Park as the first innovative project.

The future of water smart homes in Greater Sydney

How will water-connected smart technologies in the home transform water practices and systems in Sydney in the near future?

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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