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Monash Sustainable Development Institute
We’re advancing the wellbeing of people and planet, for current and future generations.

What we do
MSDI is working to understand, influence and transform systems for sustainable development in Australia and our region, in six key areas.

How we do it
Our comprehensive systems change toolkit is helping us turn Monash’s best knowledge into practical and real-world solutions.

Our experts
We bring together over 180 researchers, educators, doctoral students and professionals to tackle the biggest global challenges of our times.
Our Initiatives
Our People In Focus

Professor Rob Raven
What does it take for interdisciplinary researchers to find success? MSDI’s Deputy Director of Research has been leading the way.

Dr Shirin Malekpour
MSDI’s Dr Shirin Malekpour is the only Australian among 15 world-leading scientists chosen by the United Nations to advise on global sustainable development.

Gitanjali Bedi
How do we prepare healthcare professionals to address planetary health challenges. MSDI’s Gitanjali Bedi is working with colleagues in the Faculty of Medicine on a new Teach Green project.
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