Researching Sustainability Starts with a Systems View

The Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems is one of Georgia Tech’s Interdisciplinary Research Institutes. Our vision is to grow and mobilize Georgia Tech’s knowledge assets to create a sustainable future for all. We are a key partner in implementing Georgia Tech’s Sustainability Next Strategic Plan to address the biggest local, national, and global challenges of our time, relentlessly serving the public good, and developing exceptional leaders with positive societal impact.

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2026 BBISS Sustainability Showcase Recap: Resilience Is About Systems

Across disciplines and scales, a unifying theme emerged: resilience is not a single solution. It is a systems-level challenge requiring integration across science and technology, policy, communities, and human experience.