The world is changing at a rate and scale unprecedented in human history. How can we meet humanity's needs in just and innovative ways while protecting the environment on which life depends?

The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies is confronting this challenge through imaginative research that transcends disciplinary boundaries; through hands-on educational initiatives that bridge classrooms and communities; and through public programs that foster environmental conversations among people from business, government, academia and advocacy.

The Nelson Institute is home to three interdisciplinary research centers that serve as laboratories and incubators for solutions to the world's most critical environmental challenges.

Madison, USA

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Environment and Resources (ER), formerly Land Resources, is an interdisciplinary program for graduate students who need the flexibility to customize a course of study appropriate to the environmental problem that interests them.

MSC in Environment and Resources

The Nelson Institute professional master's program in environmental conservation is a 15-month, 32-credit blended learning curriculum designed to train conservation leaders in practical interdisciplinary skills.

MSC in Environmental Conservation

Water is fundamental to all life. Meeting the increasing human demand for water while ensuring its future availability and quality is a significant societal challenge. The Water Resources Management (WRM) program prepares students to face the complexities of managing this critical natural resource.

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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