Institute at Brown for Environment and Society

Advancing a more sustainable, just, and equitable future for the planet and its people.

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Putting ideas to work

The Institute at Brown for Environment & Society (IBES) is the University’s hub for advancing a more resilient and equitable future through interdisciplinary environmental research, teaching, and real-world impact. IBES brings together faculty, students, and partners from a wide range of fields across Brown and beyond to advance sustainable solutions to today’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Philanthropic support helps IBES move promising ideas forward, create transformative opportunities for students, and connect Brown’s research and expertise with communities, policymakers, and organizations working toward change.

“ As an established hub of internationally renowned scholarship in climate, sustainability, and environment, IBES has embraced a bold new vision focused on solutions, partnership, and impact, with multiple opportunities for students to learn by doing. The urgency of this moment cannot be overstated, and the support of donors will be critical to our success as we make targeted investments to unlock the potential of IBES and Brown as climate and sustainability leaders in higher education. ”

Kim Cobb Lawrence and Barbara Margolis Director, Institute at Brown for Environment and Society

Your support helps IBES:

  • Prepare the next generation of environmental leaders by expanding hands-on learning, research, internships, career exploration, and other opportunities for Brown students.
  • Advance ambitious climate and environmental research by bringing together expertise from across Brown and providing the resources to pursue promising ideas.
  • Put knowledge into action by connecting research with communities, policymakers, organizations, and other partners working on real-world applications.
  • Bring people together around climate and the environment through events, public programming, and opportunities for dialogue and exchange.

Invest in what comes next.

IBES has grown into a community that reaches across Brown and far beyond campus. Donor support provides the flexibility to pursue emerging innovations, invest in students and researchers, strengthen partnerships, prepare students for upcoming careers, and extend the impact of Brown’s climate and environmental work.

MAKE A GIFT


For more information about giving opportunities, please contact:

Jessi Samuel
Assistant Director of Development, Academic Initiatives
+1 (401) 965-4097
jessi_samuel@brown.edu

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