Research That Informs Action
Policy briefs, working papers, reports, and research notes from The Institute's team and collaborators.
Publications Coming Soon
The Institute for Sustainable Systems is newly established. Research publications and policy briefs will be published as our research programs develop. We are actively building our research agenda and welcome collaborators who want to contribute to it.
The Kind of Research The Institute Will Produce
Our publications program will span multiple output types, designed to serve both academic and practitioner audiences.
Policy Briefs
Concise, accessible analyses of key policy questions in sustainable systems, AI governance, and civil society — designed for government, nonprofit, and public audiences.
Working Papers
Early-stage research outputs for academic and practitioner feedback, covering our core areas of research focus.
Research Reports
Comprehensive empirical studies examining specific questions in sustainable systems, AI era transitions, and nonprofit digital transformation.
Research Notes
Short, timely summaries of emerging findings, data, and observations relevant to our areas of focus.
Topics We Will Publish On
Interested in Contributing Research?
We welcome research proposals, co-authorship interest, and knowledge-sharing from academics, practitioners, and policy experts working in our areas of focus.
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