The time to act is now.
The complexities of the climate, biodiversity, and pollution crises require deep understanding and actionable solutions. Every day, the Penn community generates world-class research and prepares tomorrow’s practitioners and leaders to deliver innovations that will improve lives and ecosystems. The Environmental Innovations Initiative (EII) serves as a platform and a catalyst for this work, developing, connecting, and enhancing the University’s critical research, education, and outreach efforts, linked by their aim of securing a healthier and more sustainable planet for all.
EII is now part of Penn Climate
The Environmental Innovations Initiative is integrating into the Office of the Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action (Penn Climate) to support efforts to elevate and amplify scholarly work and build the climate and sustainability community at Penn. EII's Faculty Director Kathy Morrison and Interim Faculty Director Julie Ellis penned a message reflecting on the office's contributions and legacy.
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Explainers
The Environmental Innovations Initiative shares expertise from Penn scholars on today's critical environmental issues.
Catalyzing Research
The Environmental Innovations Initiative seeks to facilitate innovative research that maximizes Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary strengths, within and between schools, centers, graduate groups, and departments.
Explore Environment at Penn
Each of Penn’s 12 Schools offer teaching, research, and opportunities on a broad range of topics related to climate, nature, and society. Discover the people, programs, and opportunities at the University. Learn more about courses and degrees, connect with expert faculty, and world-class centers and institutes across campus.
