Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (IoES)

There was a time when environmental scientists needed to raise the alarm. That time has passed. The problems are known. Now is the time for solutions.

Using Los Angeles and California as a testbed, the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability develops solutions for the broader world — and our commitment to communications makes sure those ideas are heard.

We thrive on the energy, optimism and impatience of our students and faculty who envision a global future where air and water are clean, food is healthful and abundant, nature is protected, and society thrives. Reaching across disciplines and divisions, IoES researchers accelerate discovery while training future leaders in environmental science.

With research centers and field stations plus far-reaching partnerships, IoES has a local, national and global reach, providing unique opportunities for students from all backgrounds to gain hands-on experience while earning undergraduate, professional or doctoral degrees.

Ultimately, as humanity urbanizes, the story of how we save the planet will be written by cities like Los Angeles, by multicultural universities like UCLA and by innovators who break down silos of disciplinary scholarship. IoES aspires to be a central part of that story.

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