The London Institute of Sustainable Development (LISD), founded under the auspices of the World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD), is a global centre committed to advancing the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through higher education, research, training, and consultancy.

LISD is established to address urgent global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and economic instability. LISD equips professionals, researchers, and future leaders with the expertise to create sustainable and inclusive solutions. Its postgraduate programmes PhD, DBA, MBA, and MSc blend academic excellence with practical impact, ensuring relevance to today’s global priorities. LISD works closely with governments, universities, research bodies, and the private sector, LISD fosters collaboration, innovation, and capacity-building worldwide.

Our Mission

LISD is a multidisciplinary centre of excellence dedicated to providing transformative, future-focused education that integrates academic rigour with real-world relevance. 

We aim to:

  • Empower students to become globally responsible, sustainability-driven leaders.
  • Foster partnerships that advance research, innovation, and policy development.
  • Deliver flexible, technology-enabled learning accessible to students worldwide.
  • Strengthen institutional and individual capacity for sustainable change.

Vision

To be a global leader in sustainable education, research, and innovation, recognised for advancing the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through knowledge creation, collaboration, and transformative action.

Goals

  • Integrate sustainability principles across all academic and professional programmes.
  • Develop a new generation of ethical, informed, and impact-oriented leaders.
  • Strengthen international collaboration between academia, industry, and policy institutions.
  • Promote research and innovation that address pressing global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and digital transformation.
  • Enhance global capacity for sustainable development through education, training, and consultancy.