Turning Collaboration into Environmental Impact
The UC Davis Institute of the Environment (IE) operates at the intersection of science, policy and community —bringing together researchers and students with community, industry and government partners to address the most urgent environmental and climate challenges of our time.
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Research Centers and Topics
Institute of the Environment is unique among campus research entities: it is a premier university-wide institute dedicated to applied environmental, health and climate research. Our centers, including— the Center for Watershed Sciences, Center for Health and the Environment, and the UC Davis Natural Reserve System—are leaders in their fields, delivering real-world impact across California and beyond.
Shaping the Next Generation of Leaders
The UC Davis Institute of the Environment supports graduate education through interdisciplinary degree programs, field research, and specialized courses and seminars. Graduate students engage in applied environmental and climate research through programs like the Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management, the Environmental Scholars initiative, and opportunities offered by the Natural Reserve System, Center for Watershed Sciences, Center for Health and the Environment, and the Davis Energy Economics Program.
Support the Institute
Donating to the Institute of the Environment's general giving fund supports researchers, early career scientists, and students working towards environmental and climate solutions. The Institute is firmly committed to strengthening the scientific foundation for environmental decision-making.
