Driven by student curiosity and emerging areas of study, new offerings in Environmental Sciences and Studies invite Brown students to explore pressing environmental challenges through fresh perspectives and approaches.
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Institute at Brown for Environment and Society
Mark Tracy
Assistant Professor of the Practice of Sustainable Finance and Investing
Research Interests
Entrepreneurship, Intersection of climate, food, finance, and technology
Recent News
In labs, neighborhoods, and public forums across the state, IBES faculty and students are working side by side with Rhode Islanders to turn environmental challenges into actionable solutions.
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Alumni & Friends
Investing in climate solutions—and future changemakers
Matt Severson ’11 found his purpose at Brown and learned how to work and collaborate across areas. Now, he’s leading a successful career in sustainable finance. His next project: helping current Brown students do the same.
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Experts from finance, insurance, policy, and environmental science joined IBES for a timely conversation on how escalating climate and nature-related risks are reshaping economic stability—and what tools can help safeguard our financial future.
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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.
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The Brown Daily Herald
Brown University welcomes its first professor of sustainable finance and investing
Mark Tracy '95 joined IBES' core faculty over the summer.
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