Science and Solutions
For climate change, biodiversity, and nature for all
Conserving Unique Places
Through science, policy, and field management

Grand Canyon National Park, USA, photo U.S. National Park Service

Protecting Life on Earth
Conserving plant and animal species by protecting ecosystems

Malachite kingfisher (Corythornis cristatus), Okavango River, Botswana, photo Andrew Ashton

Nature for All
Connecting all people to nature

Girl at Valley Forge National Historical Park, USA, photo U.S. National Park Service

Education
Preparing a new generation of conservation leaders

Professor Neil Tsutsui, third from the left, with students and members of his lab, which conducts research in national parks in California and the Dominican Republic.

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About Us

About Us

The University of California, Berkeley, Institute for Parks, People, and Biodiversity advances science and solutions to halt climate change, conserve biodiversity, and improve the experience of nature for all.

Featured

Climate Change Challenges and Science-Based Optimism

Patrick Gonzalez, climate change scientist, forest ecologist, and Executive Director of the UC Berkeley Institute for Parks, People, and Biodiversity, concisely reviews the latest science from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and reasons for hope, if you help with a meaningful carbon solution.

News

Institute Welcomes Dr. Stephens and Dr. Ruhi as Faculty Affiliates

The University of California, Berkeley, Institute for Parks, People, and Biodiversity welcomes Scott Stephens and Albert Ruhi as newest Faculty Affiliates.