
A net zero carbon future for cities
Cities across the world account for most of our carbon emissions and energy use, yet they cover only 3% of the earth’s land surface. As the global population grows, so does new constructi...
Founded in 1861 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a world-leading private research university dedicated to advancing knowledge and solving global challenges. Comprising five schools and a college, MIT spans disciplines from engineering and science to architecture, management, humanities and social sciences. It is recognised internationally for pioneering research, innovation and entrepreneurship that drive technological and societal progress. Through its collaborative, hands-on approach to education and discovery, MIT continues to shape the future of science, technology and innovation worldwide.
The Centre seeks to accelerate the transition to secure, sustainable, and equitable energy and materials systems that create value for business and society.It does so by shaping affordabl...
The Centre for Urban Transformation advances public-private collaboration in cities to enable more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities and local economies.

