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Science and Technology for Sustainability Program

The overall objective of the Science and Technology for Sustainability Program is to harness the power of science, engineering, and medicine to meet sustainability challenges from local to global scales.

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News and Updates

Frontiers Planet Prize Names 25 National Champions for 2026

Announcement

Amir AghaKouchak has been named the U.S. National Champion for the 2026 Frontiers Planet Prize in recognition of his work on the monitoring and mitigation of extreme hydrological conditions. The prize celebrates scientific breakthroughs offering scalable, evidence-based solutions in the sustainability space. The National Academies led the review and recommendation of U.S. nominees for the prize.

Apr 22, 2026
Amir AghaKouchak

Frontiers Planet Prize – 5th Edition Now Open

Update

Mar 16, 2026
Roundabout in the middle of a forest in Belgium. Circular road surrounded by trees

Low Fixed-Cost Green Energy for All: from Sweden to the U.S.

Update

Sep 26, 2025
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