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The UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources (ISR) generates knowledge in the globally sustainable use of natural resources and trains the future leaders of this field. Our definition of resources is broad, and our research approach is equally inclusive, bringing together experts from across UCL. We are part of The Bartlett: UCL’s global faculty of the built environment.

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Warm welcome to our BHP Billiton Chair in Sustainable Global Resources

Warm welcome to our BHP Billiton Chair in Sustainable Global Resources

15 May 2013

It is with great pleasure that we formally welcome Prof Raimund Bleischwitz to the ISR team as the BHP Billiton Chair in Sustainable Global Resources.
Resources:Framed Competition Results

Resources:Framed Competition Results

14 February 2013


Congratulations to the winners of the Resources:Framed Photo Competition!
Catalyst Grant Winners

Catalyst Grant Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Sustainable Resources for Sustainable Cities Catalyst Grant winners.
ISR PhD Opportunities 2013/14

ISR PhD Opportunities 2013/14

UCL ISR is now offering nine fully-funded (conditions apply) PhD projects to begin in September 2013.
Blog Post: Water Resources - A slippery issue

Blog Post: Water Resources - A slippery issue

UCL ISR research associate, Paul Drummond, writes about some of the challenges facing the UN as it embarks  on its 'International Year on Water Cooperation':

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Public Lecture Series: Joan MacNaughton

Public Lecture Series: Joan MacNaughton

20 June 2013

Continuing our termly Public Lectures, Joan MacNaughton, joins us to give a lecture titled 'Getting clean energy investment flowing: the impact of energy policy and the availability of finance on businesses' ability to ...
UCL-Energy & UCL-ISR seminar: THE BURNING QUESTION

UCL-Energy & UCL-ISR seminar: THE BURNING QUESTION

02 July 2013

Duncan Clark and Mike Berners-Lee take a fascinating and alarming big-picture look at climate change based on their new book, The Burning Question. Described by Al Gore as "fascinating, important and highly recommended ...