![](https://sites.utexas.edu/rpbixler/files/2021/01/Combo-pic.jpg)
In the Sustainability Science, Policy, and Governance (SSPG) research group at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at UT-Austin, we are focused on the policy and governance dimensions of sustainable and resilient systems. We focus on a variety of topics spanning urban to rural gradients from urban centers to large landscapes including climate adaptation and climate-related hazards (such as flooding, heat, and wildfire), water, biodiversity, and urban ecosystems. We value and practice (and study) knowledge co-production with stakeholders and believe that justice and equity are necessary outcomes of sustainability and resilience. A strong proponent of mixed-methods, we conduct quantitative, qualitative and network-analytic based research. Visit our projects, publication, and team page to learn more.
![](https://sites.utexas.edu/rpbixler/files/2022/01/SSPG-hike.jpeg)