Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability

Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability serves as Cornell University's hub for collaborative sustainability research, driving innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. By connecting researchers, students, staff, and external partners across all of Cornell’s colleges and schools, the center fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerates the development of groundbreaking ideas. The center’s diverse funding opportunities and programs support a wide range of sustainability initiatives, from climate change to food systems, water resources, and energy. Cornell Atkinson empowers its community to explore bold ideas and implement transformative models that promote sustainability at every level. Through its leadership, the center ensures that research not only advances academic knowledge but also delivers tangible benefits for communities and ecosystems worldwide.

The Cornell Atkinson Center is committed to creating a future where both people and the planet not only survive but thrive.