SUSTAIN: Sustainable Urban Systems to Transfer Achievable Implementation
The SUSTAIN network, headquartered out of University College London, explores the transferability of sustainable systems from one city to another.
Topics
Sustainability demands behavioural changes from people. This network will examine the required changes in a city's infrastructure design to achieve behavioural change, and how to prioritise eco-city sustainability at a systems level. The work will focus on technologies and interdependency in a city environment, and systems thinking spanning themes in Water, Energy, Synergies and Transport.
Objectives of the Network
• To build an international research network focused on infrastructure for sustainability.
• To hold a series of workshops in Shanghai, Hong Kong and the UK.
• To facilitate Chinese - UK research team interaction with global partners.
• To develop specific, coherent research proposals for funding.
• To disseminate information among development agencies and international events.
