Established in 2008, the Australian Sustainable Development Institute (ASDI) enables a multi-disciplinary approach to sustainable development both for Australia and for the rest of the world. Many Curtin-based research groups work under the ASDI umbrella. While each brings individual expertise, their collaborative potential presents opportunities for developing the most innovative solutions to the complex challenges of sustainable development.
ASDI facilitates the collaboration of different groups across Curtin, as necessary, to engage in sharing knowledge and producing outcomes that benefit society. ASDI plays a leadership and a coordinating role in working both with on-campus research groups and with external clients at the state and national levels. In addition, many ASDI groups have international linkages, ensuring both the transfer of knowledge from the University to other areas around the world, and access to best international practice by our research, teaching and planning staff.