Target 11.6 Reduce adverse environmental impacts
By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management
Soil and Water Quality
Rapid urbanization, pollution and frequent flooding are adversely impacting solid and water quality in cities throughout the United States. FIU research is investigating these impacts including effects for the natural environment, health implications for residents and impacts on water quality. Their research is helping to inform mitigation strategies for local governments.
Policy Research
Scholars within FIU’s Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy are researching reporting in subsidies of Chinese fisheries and drops in domestic subsidies spending. Our marine scientists are conducting international research on challenges caused by bycatch — the unintended capture and discarding of marine animals that fishermen cannot sell. In recent years, these scientists have advocated for solutions to bycatch including better methods for fishing and the denial of subsidies to repeat offenders.