Image of a tree frong. Text says:" Understanding the science of natural and human systems to build a sustainable future." Links to an overview of CSIRO's work in building a sustainable future. Image by Justin McGuire.

Understanding the science of natural and human systems is a critical focus of CSIRO research in a global community challenged to find a sustainable future for societies, industry and the environment.

Traffic on an urban arterial road.
 
 

Understanding the complex interactions between population, resource use and the environment is a difficult task in scenario modelling, but CSIRO is helping Australia find the right path for future sustainable development.

Traffic on an urban arterial road.
 

CSIRO is improving the sustainability of Australia’s regions and communities.

Housing development adjacent to agricultural production.  The growing demand for land by these two uses requires considered planning to achieve on-going sustainability in Australia.
 

CSIRO's urban infrastructure research skills and capabilities are focused on enhancing whole-of-life built environment performance while reducing our ecological footprint.

 

Maximising the sustainability of our urban buildings.