This summer, the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) welcomed its first group of students into a new program designed to expand access to faculty-mentored research opportunities in climate and the environment.
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Institute at Brown for Environment and Society
Amanda Lynch
Sloan Lindemann and George Lindemann, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Environment and Society, Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences
Research Interests
Polar climate modeling, Indigenous environmental knowledge, Climate policy analysis
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Geneva Centre for Security Policy
November 6, 2025
Algorithmic North: Weather, Security and International Law
Professor Amanda Lynch co-authored this policy brief.
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npj Ocean Sustainability
October 17, 2025
The Central Arctic Ocean as a beacon of hope for the global ocean
IBES and DEEPS Professor Amanda Lynch co-authored this commentary, which states that, if done well, the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement "can provide a model for sustainable ocean management around the world."
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IBES’ founding director joins global leaders to help shape a new framework for sustainable and just governance in the Arctic.
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The Cool Down
February 12, 2025
Expert explains dangerous implications of Trump administration's future plans: 'An oil spill ... is inevitable'
IBES and DEEPS Professor Amanda Lynch offered commentary for this article.
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Portland Press Herald
January 11, 2025
Opinion: Greenland must be regarded as a partner, not a prize
IBES and DEEPS Professor Amanda Lynch co-authored this opinion piece.
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