The initiative is a means to kick-starting interdisciplinary teams to address environmental issues.

IBES’ Voss postdoctoral research associates tackle critical environmental challenges from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives.

Schneider succeeds Dawn King, who recently assumed the role of Deputy Dean of the College for Curriculum.

Help shape the next generation of climate leaders and engage with Brunonians across sectors at this February 7, 2025 event – a partnership between IBES, the Center for Career Exploration and the Watson Institute for International & Public Affairs.

Fusing public health with environmental science, new faculty at Brown are pioneering methods that reveal how climate change is threatening our health. Together, they’re finding solutions.

King, a dedicated educator and advocate for engaged learning in the environmental sciences, will lead initiatives to enhance Brown’s undergraduate programs and support innovative curricular development.

A new report from the IBES-based Climate and Development Lab finds that expertise from nationwide opponents of renewables offers scripts and guidance to local anti-wind activists.

IBES Director Kim Cobb, who was recently appointed to The Rhode Island Legislative Study Commission on Climate Change Impacts and Solutions, offered commentary on beach erosion and climate change.

IBES and DEEPS Professor Amanda Lynch offered commentary about how the Arctic landscape could change in the coming years.

This article highlights how Dry Ridge solar farm is generating enough power to offset two-thirds of Brown's on-campus electricity consumption and features commentary from IBES Professor Stephen Porder.

IBES Fellow Elizabeth Rush is featured on this episode of the Watson Institute's "Trending Globally" podcast.

"In this article, we demonstrate how the discourses and strategies of local opposition groups are influenced by relationships with national-level groups and fossil fuel interests," write members of the IBES-based Climate and Development Lab.

IBES Fellow Baylor Fox-Kemper is a coauthor on this new paper.

Environmental Studies & Sciences concentrator Caitlyn Carpenter '26 is a coauthor of this study.