The 2025-2026 academic year was successful for UVA's Environmental Institute as its programs continued to expand in impact, serving a global community. The EI funded twelve new research projects and seven new Climate Collaboratives.
The Institute focuses on interdisciplinary teams to catalyze innovative ideas and connect work across the university; partnerships with stakeholders to co-create solutions and connect research with real-world experiences; training for the next generation in solutions-oriented interdisciplinary research; and a collaborative community to build and sustain relationships to tackle tough environmental challenges.
This is collaboration for environmental solutions.
Other highlights in this report include:
- Updates on research in the key areas of Extreme Events, Energy + Infrastructure, Environment + AI, and Coastal Resilience
- The launch of the Virginia Climate Restoration Initiative online hub
- Three Practitioner Fellows
- Environmental Futures Forum 2025 summary
- Climate Fellows career placements
Internships for undergraduate students
& more!