Environmental Sustainability

April 21, 2013 02:34 PM EST By: Jennifer Rocha

NSF Deadline: February 20, 2014

The Environmental Sustainability program supports engineering research with the goal of promoting sustainable engineered systems that support human well-being and that are also compatible with sustaining natural (environmental) systems. These systems provide ecological services vital for human survival. The long-term viability of natural capital is critical for many areas of human endeavor. Research in Environmental Sustainability typically considers long time horizons and may incorporate contributions from the social sciences and ethics.This program supports engineering research that seeks to balance society’s need to provide ecological protection and maintain stable economic conditions.

For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501027.

 

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