The Department of Environmental Studies (ENVS)Ìýat the Â鶹ÊÓƵ provides top-notch undergraduate and graduate level educational opportunities. These programs go beyond typical academic boundaries, enabling students to delve into diverse interests that span multiple fields. Our faculty and students specialize in public policy, environmental ethics, biology, climate studies, food systems, psychology, and health, driven by a commitment to solving issues through interdisciplinary research and teamwork. At the University of Colorado, Boulder, ENVSÌýstudents gain valuable experience through varied research environments, both local and global, across the intermountain west and beyond.

Vision Statement:Ìý

The Department of Environmental Studies (ENVS) advances research, teaching, and practice areas to address climate, biodiversity, resource, and environmental justice challenges. We are a diverse body of engaged scholars who work rigorously, inclusively, creatively, and persistently for the well-being of the planet and the life it sustains.

Mission Statement:Ìý

The Department of Environmental Studies (ENVS) is a community of scholars conducting teaching, research, and engagement/service focused on the multiple dimensions of environmental change. We integrateÌý scientific understanding of human-environment interactions, practical responses to environmental problems, and values that shape our decisions and behavior.