IMPACT SUSTAINABILITY

Individually or in collaboration with Sustainability Leaders across the globe, I engage in multilingual, purpose-led consulting, executive education, scientific and policy-relevant research on sustainable development, climate change, sustainability science, policy and practice. 

Having lived across four continents, I have developed, refined and applied sustainability methods, tools and techniques in geographical contexts as diverse as Australia, Japan, China, Thailand, Bangladesh, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Zambia, Angola, among others. Click on each region (icon) below and find out more about regional projects, engagements, collaborations and news! 

SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS

We equip corporations, governments and international organisations to generate a measurable, sustainable impact.
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Past clients and collaborators, include but  are not limited to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China; United Nations, British Council, AngloAmerican, Chile; Mineria Texas Colombia; Mineros S.A, Colombia; Continental Gold; Seafield Resources, Canada; CATOCA Diamond Mine, Angola;  Plataforma Norte; Global Compact Network; Natixis; KPMG; Macquire Infrastructure and Real Assets and Real Assets; Credit Suisse Group, to name a few.
RESOURCES
 My work covers the social, environmental, economic and governance areas of sustainability and climate change. I have advised various industries, namely, extractives (mining and oil), gemstones, higher education, finance and banking, public sector,  international development, garments and fashion and the third sector (NGOs). Click on the icons below and find out how we can collaborate! 

SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS 

Our work contributes to the achievement of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With 40+ advisory, scientific and policy outcomes, my work has been presented at the United Nations High Level Political Forum in New York, influencing the international agenda for sustainable development. 
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TESTIMONIALS

I think the output from her research indicated quite clearly Isabel’s ability to communicate and engender trust when dealing with senior corporate representatives, government figures as well as with local communities. As a person she is determined, competent, innovative and thoughtful. I have no hesitation in recommending her.
Prof. John Minnery
Associate Professor, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland
PhD Supervisor (at the time of project)
It is a pleasure to recommend Dr. Isabel B. Franco. I have known her during her time at the Editorial Board of Sustainability and I have observed her performance in detail. Her qualities of diligence are rare and have led her to a successful career path. I recommend her with utmost enthusiasm and without any reservations
Prof. Kazuhiko Takeuchi 
Editor-in -Chief  of the Journal Sustainability Science 
​President Institute for Global Environmental Strategies 
Senior Visiting Professor at United Nations University - Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability  (at the time of project)
Dr. Franco has demonstrated outstanding abilities to undertake and publish quality research in the field of sustainability. She did an excellent job ensuring that the activities produced successful and tangible outputs.
Dr. Masato Abe
Senior Economic Officer 
Business and Development Section, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and The Pacific, United Nations (at the time of project)
Dr. Franco has a strong ability to work independently. She concisely meets assigned deadlines; moreover. she approaches research tasks with an innovative creativity.   I can highly recommend Dr. Franco. She is extremely passionate about understanding issues that concern various areas of sustainability science, policy and practice.
Prof. Osamu Saito
Academic Program Director 
​United Nations University - Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (at the time of project)
Isabel is one of the most hard-working, intelligent and yet humble and diligent researchers I have encountered in my career.
Saleem H. Ali
Blue and Gold Distinguished Professor of Energy and the Environment, University of Delaware
Member of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel, Global Environmental Facility (at the time of project)

OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABILITY

I founded the Women Sustainability Academy, a platform for exceptional women and champions in sustainability science, policy and practice to discuss topics of current interest, building international networks and establishing collaborations. The Academy hosts the Women Sustainability Forum  a global initiative launched in 2015 by eWisely Network (Exceptional Women in Sustainability Network)
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