Research & Networks
The MSSI approach includes a particular emphasis on the contribution of the social sciences and humanities to understanding and addressing sustainability and resilience challenges.
Research and Engagement
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Future Cities
The Future Cities Research Cluster is a whole-of-university research group seeking to investigate and respond to the challenges facing urban environments.
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The Climate Reality Project
The Climate Reality Project’s mission is to catalyse a global solution to the climate crisis.
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Gippsland Smart Specialisation Strategy
Taking a place based approach to innovation and sustainable regional development working with and for the local community.
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Australian Bushfire Prevention
This project has three broad integrated objectives that aim to reduce the occurrence of bushfire arson.
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Seed Funded Projects 2020
Four diverse projects that bring together interdisciplinary teams with a wide range of external partners were successful in securing MSSI seed funding in 2020.
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Sustainable Food Systems
Promoting environmentally sustainable, healthy and socially equitable food systems at the University of Melbourne.
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Implementing the Paris Climate Agreement
This strategic engagement program has strengthened public discussion and applied research translation on international climate negotiations issues.
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Suburban Futures
How can the suburbs be transformed to increase resilience in challenging times? Do we need radical new urban imaginaries to guide this transition?
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Sustainable Consumption beyond the Growth Economy
This innovative research program explores the problematic issues of our current growth-orientated economy.
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Environmental Arts and Humanities Network
A post-disciplinary space for stories and conversations about art-activist-academic thinking-making-being to support living systems and multispecies justice.
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Seed Funded Projects 2018/19
Five diverse projects were successful in securing Climate Transformations seed funding for 2018/19.
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Collaborative Governance under Austerity: an eight city comparative case study
The Melbourne case study focused on the revitalisation process of Central Dandenong.
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Social Sustainability
Exploring the policy and planning links between land use, transport, environmental sustainability, social inclusion and wellbeing.
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The Disability Inclusive City
Investigating the impacts of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) on Australia’s cities and urban regions.
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Indigenous Land and Culture
Ensuring the protection of iconic natural areas and cultural values.
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Seed Funded Projects 2019/20
Three projects were successful in securing Climate Transformations seed funding for 2019/20.
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New Urban Levers to Address Homelessness
What new urban levers can the Victorian state rapidly deploy to address Melbourne's homelessness crisis?
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Regional Arts Collaboration
Artists connect with regional communities to explore resilience in the face of social and environmental change.
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Australian Coal Transitions: Research and Dialogue on the Future of Coal
Strong global climate change mitigation will require a significant decline in coal use.
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Seed Funded Projects 2021
Four diverse projects that bring together interdisciplinary teams were successful in securing MSSI seed funding in 2021.