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ACU researcher wins Nobel Sustainability Trust Award

Behavioural scientist Professor Ester Cerin has been recognised with a prestigious Nobel Sustainability Trust award for her contributions to the Global Observatory of Healthy and Sustainable Cities (GOHSC).

Professor Cerin is one of the founding members of GOHSC, a global initiative tackling urbanisation, inequality and sustainability through evidence-based planning.

The Nobel Sustainability Trust award was presented in the category of Outstanding Research and Development for Intelligent and Sustainable Urban Solutions.

Professor Cerin currently serves as Head of Scientific Evidence at GOHSC, leading efforts to develop and refine policies that support healthier and more sustainable cities.

“It is a great honour to receive this award, which reflects the collective efforts of many talented and dedicated individuals worldwide,” Professor Cerin said.

GOHSC’s flagship initiative, the 1000 Cities Challenge, empowers cities around the world to make positive change using open data. The Observatory now includes over 319 members from 198 cities across 57 countries.

“We extend our sincere gratitude to Professor Billie Giles-Corti from RMIT for her visionary leadership, and to the new generation of leaders and experts who have contributed to this success,” Professor Cerin said.

“Our ongoing focus on global capacity building will ensure that the GOHSC continues to expand and inform urban planning policy, creating healthier and more sustainable environments for future generations.”

Professor Cerin is also conducting exciting new research looking at how walkable, green, and well-connected neighbourhoods may help protect against memory and cognitive decline.