University of Nevada Las Vegas
ER-15: Sustainability Research Identification

In an often-cited 1987 definition, the World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainability as: "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Sustainability is a broad concept that requires simultaneously accounting for human health and well-being, economic justice and sufficiency, and environmental health. For the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, sustainability in research is responsive to the needs of a rapidly growing metropolitan area, economic diversification, and strategies to preserve our fragile desert environment.

The UNLV Renewable Energy Report was generated by the Harry Reid Center for Environmental Studies as part of a state-wide inventory of research related to renewable energy at UNLV, University of Nevada Reno, and Desert Research Institute. The report represents funded research through external entities such as government agencies, private sector, or foundations. All data was provided through the UNLV Office of Sponsored Programs, which handles the administration of research contracts and grants. A survey has also been used to supplement and update an existing UNLV Renewable Energy Report. The research inventory represents a partial list of faculty that have either self-identified themselves as engaged in sustainability related research or are being supported by the Urban Sustainability Initiative. This is not a complete list and there are likely other faculty members on campus that could be added.