Our Research Vision
Founded in 1876, Johns Hopkins University is the nation’s first research university and, to this day, is characterized by a passion for innovation and idea sharing. Research isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are. Every day, our faculty, researchers, students, and staff collaborate to advance humanity and improve the lives of people across the world. Novel and ambitious thought is essential to addressing climate change, which represents one of the most pressing threats to the future of our planet. The Office of Climate & Sustainability works to support various research efforts across the university and to support our campuses as living laboratories.
Research Areas
Learn more about the facets of research in sustainability and how you can contribute to advancing a sustainable future while at Hopkins.
Sustainability Research Directory
Explore the globally recognized research and teaching faculty that are working on solutions to sustainability-focused problems across diverse disciplines.
Centers and Institutes
Johns Hopkins University is home to numerous interdisciplinary centers and institutes across our schools that harness innovative thought to solve complex sustainability issues.
Campus as a Living Lab
The new Campus as a Living Lab program harnesses JHU’s identity as the nation’s leading research institution while utilizing our campuses to inform solutions at the local and global scale.
Explore the Green Labs Program
Make your research space more sustainable by following these green labs practices and incorporating environmentally friendly considerations in your day-to-day laboratory work. Learn more about how to get involved.
