Understanding environmental change and its global impact is a major challenge for the 21st century in order to move towards sustainable livelihoods. The  mediterranean Institute for Environmental Transition (ITEM) positions Aix-Marseille University at the international level and contributes to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Through its Mediterranean roots, the institute proposes to develop interdisciplinary systemic research to understand the effects of global change on society and natural resources. ITEM is dedicated to the development of innovative solutions to better manage and anticipate natural and industrial risks, support the transformation of cities and develop original approaches to address complex socio-environmental issues.