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Advancing a just and sustainable world where policy and practice are powered by science, collaboration, and creativity.

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Explore U-M's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Dashboard

This new tool tracks and shares U-M's progress toward its carbon neutrality goal.

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Make a Gift to Support Energy Futures

Invest in staff and student researchers working across Michigan to help communities make informed, proactive decisions about renewable energy.

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Engage with the Nation Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS)

The NERRS Science Collaborative, coordinated by the Water Center, funds user-driven, collaborative research and science transfer activities that address critical management needs identified by reserves.

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1153 Organizations have engaged with Graham-administered programs

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703 Sustainability-related experts @ U-M

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Recent Work

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Ecoworks Detroit Net Zero F.A.S.T. Program

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Urban water quality management towards a sustainable framework the investigation of finescale urban form effects on stream water quality

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Supporting Implementation of Michigan’s Revised Lead and Copper Rule

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Strategic Priorities

Climate Change

Climate Change

Water Resources

Water Resources

Leadership Development

Leadership Development

Policy Integration

Policy Integration

Broader Impacts

Broader Impacts

News

1/31/2023 - University Record: U-M Eighth Among U.S. Universities in Renewable Power Use

1/19/2023 - Announcing the 2023 Dow Sustainability Fellows and Dow Distinguished Awards

12/5/2022 - Both Habitat Quality and Biodiversity Can Impact Bee Health

12/1/2022 - University Record: Equity in Energy Technology Transition is New Institute’s Goal

9/14/2022 - U-M Partnership With Michigan Nail Salons Promotes Better Environment for Workers, Clients

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In the Media

2/6/2023 - MLive: $25M To Avert Michigan Water Shutoffs Inspires Hope for Lasting Fix f. Jen Read

2/2/2023 - Bridge Michigan: Michigan Must Play Role in Setting Water Rates, Ensuring Access ft. Jen Read

1/26/2023 - Great Lakes Echo: University of Michigan Hosts Smelly Art Installation ft. Jennifer Haverkamp

1/25/2023 - Fast Company: How Wind Farms Are Supercharging the Economies of Rural America ft. Sarah Mills

1/17/2023 - Bridge Michigan: With Growing Backlash to Wind Energy, Michigan Turns to Solar Power

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Upcoming Events

U-M Sustainability Events
  • 2/6/2023 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
    CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions
  • 2/7/2023 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Dopamine Dressing
  • 2/8/2023 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    Flourish - Planting Your Intentions

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U-M Sustainability Experts

Youxue Zhang

Youxue Zhang

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Literature, Science, & Arts » Earth and Environmental Sciences

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Spotlight

“Community members appreciated providing input on their infrastructure. Our software allowed them to design their own community spaces... while understanding the cost.”

Ayush Awadhiya | MBA ’19

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Planet Blue: Sustainability at the University of Michigan

Many Voices, Our Michigan

The Graham Institute is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Engaged Michigan Partner

The Graham Institute mobilizes the expertise and passion of scholars, partners, and decision-makers to work together and bring world-class research to real-world sustainability challenges.
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