Our greatest environmental challenges—from global climate change to local water and materials management—cannot be solved without the direct involvement of those most impacted. When engagement is lacking in environmental efforts, sustainability goals often go unmet.
At the Institute for Sustainability Engagement (ISE), we look at who is engaged in sustainability efforts and how they participate. We know that sustainability efforts require deep, meaningful, community engagement in order to succeed.
What is Sustainability Engagement?
Sustainability Engagement (SE) is a process that centers on partnering with communities to drive environmental action through inclusive and ongoing collaboration.
Our SE framework emphasizes co-creating solutions that respect cultural and regional contexts. We connect local insights with academic expertise, building strong relationships between researchers, policymakers, and community members to support locally-driven efforts that build long-term resilience.
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Environmental Finance Center (SU-EFC)
Founded in 1993, the SU-EFC is a key pillar of the Institute for Sustainability Engagement, providing expert guidance and support to communities across EPA Region 2 by helping them navigate state and federal infrastructure funding and tackle the “how-to-pay” component of environmental protection and improvement. Learn More
Issues We Work On
