From the Explorers Club to the United Nations Headquarters, IBES faculty were at the forefront of Climate Week, contributing expertise on the cryosphere, climate obstruction, and global science funding.

Ten years of research projects, countless ideas, one shared mission: to build a sustainable future.

IBES awarded grants to six core and affiliate faculty members, allowing them to conduct research that crosses boundaries and benefits communities, both at Brown and around the world.

Professor Nancy Jacobs, along with three Brown students and local partners, recently opened a new museum in Uganda to connect communities with endangered wildlife.

IBES Director Kim Cobb is one of dozens of scientists working to counter the Trump administration's efforts to weaken pollution regulations.

In her senior thesis, Morris explored how Maine’s climate action process can better include a group on the frontlines of climate change.

Urban Studies and Mathematics concentrator Rafael Ash ’26 is investigating how communities in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Warren, Rhode Island, adapt to their rapidly changing environments through democratic planning, local partnerships, and managed retreat strategies.

Recent titles that inform and inspire fresh ways of thinking about people and the planet.

The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society is pleased to introduce two new faculty members jointly appointed in the School of Public Health: Marianthi-Anna Kioumourtzoglou, Professor of Epidemiology and Environment and Society, and Meredith Niles, Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Environment and Society.

After a rare wildfire scorched part of southern Rhode Island, ENVS concentrator Diandra Polt ’25 saw a unique research opportunity. Her findings may help shape the region’s ecological future.

Virgo, an experienced higher-ed administrator, will oversee the Institute’s finances and operations in this multifaceted role.

Filled with warmth and purpose, this year’s celebration featured powerful programmatic additions and carried momentum through the passion of over 50 new graduates.

Through a semester-long project, students in EEPS/ENVS 0360 partner with community stakeholders to implement carbon reduction strategies.

Climate conversations came to life at IBES this semester as thought leaders, students, and changemakers gathered to exchange ideas, share stories, and shape real-world solutions.

Yajima explores how farming and development are reshaping toad breeding patterns, uncovering key insights into the broader impact on natural habitats.

Four recently awarded working groups bring a new, interdisciplinary, and engaged approach to climate solutions.

IBES’ founding director joins global leaders to help shape a new framework for sustainable and just governance in the Arctic.

Siddapureddy, a senior concentrating in ecology, explores the impact of invasive trees to understand climate change.

Professor Dov Sax and fellow researchers received recognition for their IBES-supported study challenging traditional forecasting methods for the impacts of climate change on species.

The fight for renewable energy can be won in the marketplace, Steyer argued during a moderated keynote address.

Brown, an Environmental Sciences & Studies concentrator, analyzes coral skeletons to reconstruct historical El Niño patterns and inform modern climate models.

On Friday, February 7, Sayles Hall buzzed with excitement as students met with representatives from a diverse array of organizations at the inaugural Climate Careers Exploration Fair. The event connected students with employers offering climate-focused jobs and provided insights from alumni navigating careers in the environmental sector.

For the past decade, IBES’ Research, Training, and Travel (RTT) Awards have empowered graduate students working in units across Brown University to advance environmental research while building skills beyond campus.

On February 7, IBES hosted Brown's first-ever Climate Careers Exploration Fair, specially geared toward professional development opportunities for students interested in climate-related fields.

Loewenstein, IBES' academic program manager, has earned a reputation for her dedication to students' learning and wellbeing.

IBES' signature class, “Humans, Nature, and the Environment,” bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world solutions, connecting first- and second-year students with local organizations to address pressing environmental issues.

Ward, the architect of environmental studies at Brown, passed away on December 4, 2024.

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.

Highlights from IBES’ October panel discussions, a two-part series exploring the intersection of climate and politics in the U.S. presidential election.

The October 25 discussion highlighted opportunities for Brown students to engage in climate solutions and included an audience Q&A with President Christina Paxson.

IBES hosted a Family Weekend panel, "Climate Action and the 2024 Election: Brown Alumni Innovating at Local, State and Federal Levels," on Saturday, October 26.

Participants Kim Cobb and Benji Backer tackled the pros and cons of EVs, finding common ground on some solutions while debating key challenges.

Funding from the National Institute on Aging will enable Brown researchers, including IBES faculty members Allan Just and Elizabeth Fussell, to study the negative health effects of climate change and develop practical solutions that promote healthy aging.

Majumdar will teach "Enviromental Pressures of South Asia" this fall.

In celebration of IBES' 10th Anniversary, alumni share how their education in environmental studies and sciences has fueled their curiosity, innovation, and diverse career paths, empowering them to make an impact beyond the classroom.

In a working paper, an IBES graduate affiliate sheds light on the historical link between segregation and environmental inequality.

A select team of undergraduates presented their ideas for large-scale emissions reductions to Rhode Island’s congressional delegation.

IBES awarded grants to four core and affiliate faculty members, allowing them to pursue uniquely fulfilling projects at Brown and far beyond.

Tracy, a Brown alumnus, will expand and strengthen sustainable finance programming across the University in this newly-created role.

Join the climate conversation at Brown! The IBES Alumni & Friends Network LinkedIn Group is your gateway to connect with this growing community in real time.

Brown University leaders outlined their comprehensive strategy to coordinate climate change initiatives — emphasizing interdisciplinary research, new faculty roles, and active student and alumni engagement.

During Commencement and Reunion Weekend, IBES celebrated its 10-year anniversary, hosted a discussion on cross-disciplinary climate action and cheered on its largest-ever graduating class.

Working at the intersection of environment and society, Lennon was recently awarded the University’s Howard R. Swearer Engaged Faculty Award.