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| June 15, 2011
Alcoa Foundation Launches $4 Million Environmental Research Initiative in Partnership with 15 Universities and NGOs
Research will result in solutions around land use, emissions
reduction, water management and innovative design
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa Foundation today launched a two-year, $4 million initiative that
funds 10 global sustainability research projects. The initiative, “Advancing
Sustainability Research: Innovative Partnerships for Actionable Solutions,”
will find answers to environmental issues that impact the quality of
life and well-being of communities globally.
Researchers from 15 leading universities and nongovernmental
organizations will investigate issues in natural resource management,
materials science and engineering, sustainable design, energy and
environmental economics in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe,
Russia and the United States.
“Alcoa strives to address environmental issues within our operations,
across our industry and within our communities,” said Paula Davis,
president, Alcoa Foundation. “This research will be used as a tool to
rally communities and thought leaders into action. Alcoa sustainability
experts and volunteers will also work with our partners and communities
to ensure that the research is used to inform public on corporate
policy, new technologies, and methodologies that can be adapted and
replicated by others. ”
The research will be completed in 2012 and 2013. Milestones and results
will be published online, shared with the sustainability community and
discussed and used among researchers, communities and stakeholders
throughout the two years.
“Our vision is that the results of the Advancing Sustainability Research
initiative will lead to widespread adoption of best practices in areas
such as water management, energy production and carbon emissions that
are critical to conservation,” said Davis.
The Alcoa Foundation Advancing Sustainability Research initiative will
be managed by Alcoa Foundation and administered by the Institute of
International Education.
Partners in the Advancing Sustainability Research: Innovative
Partnerships for Actionable Solutions are:
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Australia:
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Sustainable Land Use
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- Greening Australia, Canberra
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- University of Western Australia, Perth
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- University of Adelaide, Adelaide
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- CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences, Adelaide
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Brazil:
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Mangrove Conservation
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- University of São Paulo, São Paulo
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Canada:
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Life Cycle Assessment
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- Interuniversity Research Centre for the Life Cycle of Products,
Processes and Services (CIRAIG), Montréal
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China:
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Emissions Reduction
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- China Center for International Economic Exchanges, Beijing
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- Tsinghua University, Tsinghua
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Europe:
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Environmental Economics
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- University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Economics for Energy, Vigo, Spain
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Russia:
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Industrial Water Management
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- Fund for Sustainable Development, Moscow
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- Institute of Water Issues, Moscow
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- Educational Center for Ecology and Safety, Samara
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United States:
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Lightweight Vehicle Structures
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- The Ohio State University – Institute for Materials Research,
Columbus, Ohio
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Global:
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New Mobility Solutions
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- University of Michigan - Transportation Research Institute, Ann
Arbor, Michigan
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- Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Ann Arbor,
Michigan
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- SMART (Sustainable Mobility & Accessibility Research &
Transformation), Ann Arbor, Michigan
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About Alcoa Foundation
Alcoa Foundation is one of the largest corporate foundations in the
U.S., with assets of approximately US$436 million. Founded more than 50
years ago, Alcoa Foundation has invested more than US$530 million since
1952. In 2010, Alcoa Foundation contributed nearly US$20 million to
nonprofit organizations throughout the world, focusing on promoting
environmental stewardship, enabling economic and social sustainability,
and preparing tomorrow’s leaders through education and learning. The
work of Alcoa Foundation is further enhanced by Alcoa’s thousands of
employee volunteers, who in 2010 gave more than 720,000 service
hours. Through the company’s signature Month of Service (October)
program, Alcoa employees share their energy, passion and purpose to make
a difference in our communities. In 2010, a record 49 percent of Alcoans
took part in nearly 1,000 Month of Service events across 24 countries,
reaching 59,000 children, serving 17,000 meals, planting 16,000 trees
and supporting 3,000 nonprofit organizations. For more information about
Alcoa Foundation, please access www.alcoa.com/foundation.
About Alcoa
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) is the world's leading producer and manager of primary
aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities, and is active in
all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa serves the aerospace,
automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial
transportation and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering,
production and other capabilities of Alcoa's businesses to customers. In
addition to aluminum products and components, Alcoa also markets
consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap(R) foils and plastic wraps,
Alcoa(R) wheels, and Baco(R) household wraps. Among its other businesses
are vinyl siding, closures, fastening systems, precision castings, and
electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. The company has
129,000 employees in 42 countries and has been named one of the top
three most sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic
Forum in Davos, Switzerland. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com.
About the Institute of International Education
Founded in 1919, the Institute of International Education (IIE) is a
private not-for-profit leader in the international exchange of people
and ideas. In collaboration with governments, foundations and other
sponsors, IIE creates programs of study and training for students,
educators and professionals from all sectors. These programs include the
flagship Fulbright Program and Gilman Scholarships administered for the
U.S. Department of State. IIE also conducts policy research, provides
resources on international exchange opportunities and offers support to
students and scholars in danger. For more information, visit www.iie.org.
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