# The role of funders in making basic research more sustainable

**URL:** <https://network.greenyourlab.org/t/the-role-of-funders-in-making-basic-research-more-sustainable/1774>\
**Category:** Green Lab\
**Created:** [November 20, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://network.greenyourlab.org/t/the-role-of-funders-in-making-basic-research-more-sustainable/1774 "2024-11-20T17:57:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![GreenYourLab](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/network.greenyourlab.org/greenyourlab/32/517_2.png) [@GreenYourLab](https://network.greenyourlab.org/u/GreenYourLab)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://network.greenyourlab.org/t/the-role-of-funders-in-making-basic-research-more-sustainable/1774/1 "2024-11-20T17:57:21Z")

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**Organised by:** ISTA Sustainability Seminar  
**Date/Time:** 2024-12-03T15:00:00Z→2024-12-03T16:00:00Z

**Location:** Online  
**Description:**  
The ERC is at the forefront of funding curiosity-driven research that pushes the boundaries of science across diverse fields. This session will explore:

- How ERC-funded projects are driving transformative solutions to global sustainability challenges.
- Breakthroughs in areas like climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and sustainable development.
- EU policy initiatives promoting the sustainability of research and its operations.

**Link:** [Launch Meeting - Zoom](https://istaustria.zoom.us/j/4382348000?pwd=YVF2TUhyTC95TVpHajRqaUtIdnRYdz09&omn=63309771958)

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**Author:** ![GreenYourLab](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/network.greenyourlab.org/greenyourlab/32/517_2.png) [@GreenYourLab](https://network.greenyourlab.org/u/GreenYourLab)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2025, 5:13am UTC](https://network.greenyourlab.org/t/the-role-of-funders-in-making-basic-research-more-sustainable/1774/12 "2025-01-03T05:13:35Z")

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Fantastic!