Global Approach

The University of Chicago stands out as a leader among academic institutions for establishing infrastructure and relationships across Asia, Europe and elsewhere to support research and education. The Institute will build on this foundation to drive impact in India, China, the United States, and other countries central to the global climate and growth challenge.

The Institute is unique amongst major US academic research organizations in having established centers in key countries central to the global climate and growth challenge. The University of Chicago’s centers in India, China and Europe enable Institute researchers to build partnerships with government and industry. These real-world partnerships allow the Institute to identify novel ideas, pilot these ideas on the ground, and rigorously measure outcomes on a practical basis not often seen in academia. The Institute will leverage and build off this work.

Spotlight on India

Expanding Electricity Access Doesn’t Always Increase Wealth

Study finds that an increase in electrification brings significant benefits to larger villages, but has a limited impact in small, rural villages.
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Reducing Particulate Pollution, Maintaining Profitability Through the Power of Markets

World’s first particulate pollution market reduces pollution and lays the groundwork for other emissions markets.
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Providing Farmers with Better Forecasts Helps Them Adapt to Climate Change

Countries have an opportunity to better protect their economies from climate change by improving weather forecasting.
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HKU-UChicago Collaborative Sustainability and Climate Research Fund

The fund supports collaborative research between the University of Chicago’s Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and the University of Hong Kong’s HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute on key topics related to sustainability and climate.

Spotlight on China

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