Sustainability

Cornell supports research, scholarship, and the practical application of knowledge that address one of humankind's greatest challenges: achieving a sustainable world for all.

Emerging Ideas in Sustainability

Array of mini-wind turbines

2012 Academic Venture Fund Awards

Ten projects were selected for the 2012 Academic Venture Fund (AVF) by the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future. These grants are designed to stimulate new, original, multidisciplinary faculty research at Cornell in sustainability science. The image above features a proposed array of mini-wind turbines.

Researcher in a Lab

Learn about Sustainability Research

Cornell is a premier hub for sustainability, advancing research and cultivating collaboration.

Student with Tools

Explore Sustainability Education

Sustainability is a compelling subject for Cornell's next generation of scholars, artists, and leaders.

Scenic Photo with Trees and Grass

Discover Cornell's Sustainable Campus

Sustainability is a guiding principle in the stewardship of Cornell's facilities and resources.

Student helping with Compost

Knowledge and Practice for Sustainability

As New York's land-grant university, Cornell-based research informs business leaders, policy makers, and citizens.

Connect with Cornell Sustainability