MISSION AND GOALS
UTS Sustainability (UTS-S) research is undertaken by a multi-disciplinary research team with two core interacting focus areas: sustainable environments and sustainable futures. Two institutes lead the focus areas: IWERM - the Institute for Water and Environmental Resource Management and ISF - the Institute for Sustainable Futures.
The mission of UTS-S is to catalyse change towards sustainable futures.
Objectives are to:
- undertake quality research & research training
- optimise relevance of research outcomes
- develop & maintain partnerships with government, industry & community
- foster public debate
- build a sustainable workplace
Practice-led research
As population and industry pressures on water and environmental resources increase in Australia, sustainable management of these resources becomes increasingly important. IWERM plays a prominent role in providing advice and undertaking timely, practical, applicable research to enhance our ability to manage water and environmental resources sustainability.
SCOPE AND STYLE
How can we help you?
IWERM research is focused on engagement with people who need reseacrh outcomes. We listen to YOUR needs - then plan the research. We work to facilitate the rapid implementation of focused research.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- "Catchment and coast" ecology & processes
- Terrestrial ecohydrology
- Groundwater hydrology & ecology
- Environmental monitoring & assessment
- Transdisciplinary models for catchment management
- Water-sensitive urban design
- Water & wastewater treatment & management
- Ecotoxicology
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