Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment

Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment

Sustainable Development

Research Area block

Sustainable development requires integrated consideration of economic well-being, the environment and equity.

Stanford researchers are studying how cities can sustain growing populations and a healthy environment while ensuring education, health and social equity for diverse residents. The Stanford Woods Institute promotes sustainable construction and design through research of materials, technologies and processes. The Institute does this by sponsoring diverse research on sustainable urban practices through Environmental Venture Projects and examining how low- and middle-income regions can improve their economics while protecting the environment.


Research Centers and Programs

Water, Health & Development »

Working with partners in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, Stanford researchers with the Program on Water, Health & Development are identifying ways to improve and increase the sustainability of water supply and sanitation service delivery, while also enhancing capacity for sustainable water and wastewater management in developing countries.

La Iniciativa Osa y Golfito (INOGO) »

La Iniciativa Osa y Golfito (INOGO) es una colaboración internacional enfocada en diseñar una estrategia para un desarrollo humano sostenible y gestión ambiental en la región de Osa y Golfito de Costa Rica. INOGO se diseñó para construir sobre los esfuerzos previos en la región, trabajando de la mano con...


News & Press Releases

EPA Head Meets with Young Scholars at Stanford »

November 7, 2012

Technological Innovation “is the only way forward,” Administrator Lisa Jackson tells Rising Environmental Leaders Program participants.

Source: Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment

Rob Jordan

Preparing the Next Generation of First Nations’ Leaders  »

November 6, 2012

First Nations’ Futures Institute helps young indigenous leaders integrate community values and resource management.

Source: Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment

Rob Jordan

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Publications

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Removal of carbon and nutrients from domestic wastewater using a low investment, integrated treatment concept »

May 21, 2010 - Sunny Aiyuka, Joyce Amoakoa, Lutgarde Raskinb, Adrianus van Haandelc

Published Work
Solutions Summary
Research Brief
California Water Myths »

December 9, 2009 - Barton "Buzz" Thompson, Ellen Hanak, Jay Lund, Ariel Dinar, Brian Gray, Richard Howitt, Jeffrey Mount, Peter Moyle