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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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Carolina top 10 research institution in U.S.

Carolina ranks 9th among all top U.S. research institutions (UNC Research | Dec. 11, 2024)

UNC-Chapel Hill has grown research activity by $190M, pushing the University into the top 10.

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Attendees sit in the conference center with a speaker on the stage in front of a screen.

CMAS Center hosts 23rd annual conference, shares new modeling software updates 

Bringing together academics and experts in the air quality field, CMAS hosted its 23rd conference.

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Krystal Lacayo headshot.

Study abroad trip sparked switch in majors (UNC.edu | Dec. 2, 2024)

Graduating senior Krystal Lacayo talks about her experiences at UNC, including a field site.

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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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Upcoming Events

Monday 12:00 am

UNC Cleantech Summit