Nonprofit

MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative


  • About Us

    ESI was founded in 2014 and charged by MIT President L. Rafael Reif with leading the Institute’s “drive to increase fundamental knowledge and accelerate progress towards solutions around environment, climate, and human society.” ESI’s inaugural director, Susan Solomon, launched the seed grant program, laid the groundwork for the undergraduate Environment and Sustainability Minor, and led the search that culminated in the appointment of current ESI Director John E. Fernandez.

    ESI was founded in 2014 and charged by MIT President L. Rafael Reif with leading the Institute’s “drive to increase fundamental knowledge and accelerate progress towards solutions around environment, climate, and human society.” ESI’s inaugural director, Susan Solomon, launched the seed grant program, laid the groundwork for the undergraduate Environment and Sustainability Minor, and led the search that culminated in the appointment of current ESI Director John E. Fernandez.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Climate Change
    • Education
    • Environment & Sustainability
    • Research & Social Science
    • Science & Technology

    Location & Contact

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