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The research team records data from the marsh of the Currituck Sound.

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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Kenan Stadium.

Kenan Stadium To Host Second Annual Champion Sustainability Game Sept. 7

The home opener against Charlotte will also mark the second annual Champion Sustainability Game.

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Researcher carrying equipment in the marsh.

Sediment: a lifeline to vulnerable marshes 

Carolina researchers and partners are investigating ways to increase the resiliency of coastal marsh…

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The 2024 Molchanov Scholars.

Meet the 2024 Molchanov Scholars 

This summer, seven UNC undergraduate students were paired with environmentally-focused internships.

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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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Inclusive Excellence

The UNC Institute for the Environment is committed to inclusive excellence within our organization and our disciplines. We recognize that diverse perspectives strengthen groups and 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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STFS students engage around a research poster.

Student researchers map heat on campus

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River and bridge.

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Students with environmental monitors.

Creating Climate-Resilient Communities

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