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Never before have the stakes been so high and the future so uncertain. Due to explosive population growth and the subsequent strain on energy, water and food supplies, our world is facing unprecedented challenges. We can’t continue along this trajectory, but there’s little scientific agreement on the best course of action.

In response, the Institute on the Environment is forming interdisciplinary teams dedicated to forward-looking research and solutions. Working together, IonE experts are finding entirely new ways to address old environmental issues.

Global problems, Minnesota solutions

As we push forward, we’re rewriting the meaning of a land-grant institution. And there’s no better time or place. Minnesota is home to nearly 20 Fortune 500 companies, with the Great Plains, the Great Northern Forests, the Great Rivers and the Great Lakes as our backdrop. As the largest educational institution on the Mississippi River and the only one located within a national park, the University of Minnesota can draw on a diverse ecological landscape and a thriving business community. All told, these advantages position the IonE as a leader in environmental discovery.

Help make our mission possible

Sustaining the planet, including water, land and energy resources, takes all of us doing our part. Your gift will advance our work toward solving the biggest problems of the 21st century. By supporting the IonE, you can shape a lasting legacy for your family, your university and our world.