The pace and extent of environmental change are now greater than any other time in human history, but a better future can be built through collaboration and innovation.
Established in 2017 as the “Environmental Resilience Institute,” today UVA’s Environmental Institute links research to action to discover advancements in environmental resilience challenges.
In June 2022, the University of Virginia announced a $60 million investment in Environmental Resilience and Sustainability as part of a new Grand Challenges Initiative. Tasked with shepherding $19.5 million of the investment, the Institute debuted with a new name and an expanded mission in May 2023.
UVA’s Environmental Institute links research to action to find solutions for climate and environmental resilience challenges.
The Institute fosters collaboration, providing support for new projects as well as amplifying and connecting work conducted across Grounds. It creates opportunities for the next generation of leaders to engage with some of the toughest environmental futures challenges through interdisciplinary research and practical experiences. UVA's Environmental Institute builds external partnerships to connect research and discovery with real world solutions.
