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The Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management is a multidisciplinary program that recognizes the urgency of the challenges facing our environment, and the enormous opportunities that may lead to transformative change.


Department Highlights

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ESPM Professor Rachel Morello-Frosh is named inaugural associate provost for energy, climate, and environment.

The public health expert and Berkeley professor will unite scholars across campus to address crucial environmental challenges.

Image of Ian Wang delivering remarks during a graduate mentoring award ceremony.

ESPM Professor Ian Wang recognized for faculty mentoring.

Ian Wang delivers remarks during the April 16 ceremony honoring graduate mentoring awardees. UC Berkeley photo by Laure Andrillon.

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ESPM Welcomes the 2026 HBCU-Berkeley Environmental Scholars for Change Cohort!

A consortium of three summer HBCU programs had the honor of meeting UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons in California Hall. Photo Credit: Office of the Chancellor

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