Background image: A photo of two people sampling grass on a hill. Photo by Will Brinkerhoff

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

Installation view, Good Fire: Tending Native Lands

ESPM Professor Peter Nelson contributes to "Good Fire" exhibition at OMCA.

Good Fire: Tending Native Lands, November 7, 2025–May 31, 2026, Oakland Museum of California

Headshot of ESPM Professor Rachel Morello-Frosh

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.

A graphic with a blue background and gold text that reads "Rausser College Spring 2026 Commencement"

The Rausser College of Natural Resources Commencement will take place on Sunday, May 17th, at 7pm at the Hearst Greek Theatre.

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