Projects

We carry out a wide range of projects promoting responsible science and technology. They range from research to policy and education. As an example, we were part of the campaign awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. Our current projects are listed on the left of this page and can also be explored using the search function.

SGR has produced regular commentary on the issue of arms conversion for a sustainable society for many years, generally in the form of articles and presentations. The main outputs are listed here, while all recent material is indexed in the security and disarmament section of this website. Read on...

SGR has published two in-depth reports on the issue of corporate influence on science and technology, as well as producing numerous other outputs. The main ones are listed here, together with some of the media coverage, while all material is indexed in the Who controls science and technology? section of this website. Read on...

2013-2016

SGR published a report examining the environmental and social dimensions of shale gas and fracking, together with some articles. The main outputs are listed here.

2000–2011

SGR published ten briefings as part of its project work on ethical careers in science and technology. We have also published articles and given presentations. The main outputs are listed in this section.

1999-2009
SGR formed this study group recognising that population is an important component of sustainability, which can, however, only be assessed properly if explicitly linked with consumption.

 

What they said about our reports...
 

1997-1998

Journey by Train and Boat from Europe to the UN climate negotiations (COP3) in Kyoto, Japan
 

 

1992-1996

A series of conferences and a book.