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Institute for the Environment

Welcome to the UNC Institute for the Environment (IE).

IE fosters and conducts collaborations with faculty, students and staff across the university to identify and solve the world’s environmental challenges and sustain and improve the environment.

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Ecological Restoration Is a Big Money Industry

A study from IE shows the restoration market has a big impact on the U.S. economy.

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Karen Jordan

Coxswain steers toward career in sustainability (UNC.edu | Apr. 30, 2024)

Senior Karen Jordan pursues a future in the food industry.

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Toni Sebastian presenting her research at the symposium.

Second annual research symposium highlights sustainability research across Carolina

Researchers led lightning talks showcasing sustainability research across UNC-Chapel Hill. 

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Our vision is to become a global leader in catalyzing innovative environmental research and harnessing the research output to educate tomorrow’s leaders, engage communities and meet environmental, energy and development challenges.
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Diversity and Inclusion

The UNC Institute for the Environment is committed to building diversity within our organization and within our disciplines. We recognize that diversity in gender, ethnicity, race, class, sexual orientation, national origin, ability and age strengthens any group. We know that environmental challenges and solutions do not affect people equally. We value the knowledge and resources that all communities bring to understanding and sustaining the environment.

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Geo Science interns in the creek.

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River and bridge.

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braided river

Measuring Water from Space

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Students with environmental monitors.

Creating Climate-Resilient Communities

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