Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability

The HCGS is a leading research and policy hub dedicated to advancing integrated sustainability that is both nature-positive and socially equitable. Where financial, economic, environmental, and social research converge to equip decision-makers with holistic insights for sustainable, long-term value creation for people and the planet.

The Centre addresses challenges of climate change, nature loss, global governance upheaval, and the breakdown of rules and trust. We do this by supporting cutting-edge scholarship, connect it to decision-makers, and convene trusted spaces where academics, policymakers, and practitioners can jointly address today’s most pressing sustainability challenges. 

The HCGS integrates several focused research programmes, continuing the critical work initiated by the Centre for International Environmental Studies (CIES.)

New Mission, Leadership Structure, and Strategic Tracks

What began as a focused initiative has evolved into a dynamic platform for research collaboration, policy engagement, and global outreach. This early success now calls for a strategic adjustment.
A Foundational Year
One year ago, the Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability opened its doors. We built on the foundation of the former Center for International Environmental Studies and received an expanded mandate.
New Mission, Leadership Structure, and Strategic Tracks
What began as a focused initiative has evolved into a dynamic platform for research collaboration, policy engagement, and global outreach. This early success now calls for a strategic adjustment.

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Fellows

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Akanksha Khatri

Senior Director, Strategic Insights & Impact
World Economic Forum

Honorary Fellow, HCGS

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Marco Lambertini

Convener
Nature Positive Initiative

Honorary Fellow, HCGS

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SIMON ZADEK

 Co-Founder and Managing Partner 
Morphosis

Honorary Fellow, HCGS

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Johan Rockström

Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

Senior Academic Fellow, HCGS

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ERIC LAMBIN

Professor, University of Louvain & Stanford University 

Senior Academic Fellow, HCGS

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Estelle Cantillon

Professor, Université Libre de Bruxelles

Senior Academic Fellow, HCGS

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Jim Leape

Co-Director Stanford's Center for Ocean Solutions

Senior Academic Fellow, HCGS

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Mar Reguant

ICREA researcher, IAE-CSIC; Professor, Northwestern University

Senior Academic Fellow, HCGS

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Ottmar Edenhofer

Director and Chief Economist of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Professor for The Economics and Politics of Climate Change at the Technische Universität Berlin

Senior Academic Fellow, HCGS

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Patrick Bolton

   Professor, Imperial College London

Senior Academic Fellow, HCGS

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Sir Partha Dasgupta

   Professor, University of Cambridge

Senior Academic Fellow, HCGS

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Rick Van Der Ploeg

   Professor, University of Oxford

Senior Academic Fellow, HCGS

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The Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability (HCGS) is the result of the generous support of the Hoffmann Foundation. This new research centre builds on the legacy of the Center for International Environmental Studies (CIES), emerging as a leading research and policy hub in Europe dedicated to promoting integrated sustainability that is both nature positive and socially equitable. 

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Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability
Maison de la paix
Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2A
Petal 3, 4th floor
Case Postale 1672
CH-1211 Genève 1

hcgs@graduateinstitute.ch

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The Maison de la paix is located at Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2A, on the corner of Avenue de France. You may take tram 15 until stop Maison de la paix or, alternatively, it is a few minutes’ walk from Place des Nations.