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We accelerate the transition from visionary thinking to real-world impact.

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The hub of collaborative sustainability research at Cornell University

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We forge new and unexpected connections that catalyze extraordinary change.

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At Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, our work is focused on four key areas

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Reducing Climate Risk — 01 Reducing
Climate Risk

Energy plant — 02 Accelerating
Energy Transitions

Accelerating Energy Transitions — 03 Increasing
Food Security

Botswana field with cows — 04 Advancing
One Health

The 2030 Project

The 2030 Project

The 2030 Project Is Moving Research to Impact With Fast Grants

Cornell Atkinson Academic Venture Fund

Cornell faculty funding for original, interdisciplinary, sustainability research across our primary research themes

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EDF-Atkinson Summer Internships

Cornell Atkinson sponsors summer internships at EDF to engage Cornell students in science, policy, community, and the private sector.

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Faculty Fellows

Our Fellows engage with the center in diverse ways, such as supported research, advisory roles, and frequent collaboration

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Natalie Mahowald

Featured Fellow

From desert dust to volcanic ash to microplastics, Fellow Natalie Mahowald explores how biogeochemistry can reduce climate risks.

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