Parks, People, Biodiversity
Addressing the critical issues facing national, state, and local parks, and equivalent protected areas—and those who utilize them
Researchers out in nature
Cross-disciplinary Research
Supporting applied science, policy, and field management—science for parks and parks for science

PHOTO: George Roderick

A group of student researchers outside
Equitable Access
Working to connect all people to parks and open space

PHOTO: Sandi Funke, Pepperwood Foundation

a park ranger and a volunteer
Mentoring & Education
Preparing the next generation of conservation leaders in academia and in the field

PHOTO: Yosemite Leadership program

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About Us

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About

The UC Berkeley Institute for Parks, People, and Biodiversity is devoted to the investigation, dissemination, and application of science to the critical issues facing national, state, and local parks, and equivalent protected areas.

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Outdoor Engagement

Through cross-sector partnerships and collective impact, the California Outdoor Engagement Coalition works to expand equitable access to the outdoors for all Californians.

News

New Research finds Severe Human-Caused Climate Change in US National Parks

 The article “Disproportionate magnitude of climate change in United States national parks” by a team led by Patrick Gonzalez, UC Berkeley Associate Adjunct Professor and an affiliate of the Institute, shows that human-caused climate change exposes the US national parks to conditions hotter and drier than the country as a whole.