Welcome to the Future of Our Planet
At the Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies, we’re working to secure a more sustainable and equitable tomorrow
How We Make a Difference
Research
Unfolding on land and at sea, Wrigley Institute research spans all disciplines to find holistic solutions to our world’s most pressing environmental problems.
Education
We’re training the next generation of environmental changemakers through learning opportunities in Los Angeles, on Catalina Island, and beyond.
Engagement
Signature events spark meaningful, nonpartisan change to save our planet.
Training for Tomorrow
Our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs train students to view the environment with fresh eyes and develop novel, world-changing solutions to big problems.
Support to Find Solutions
Whether on USC’s main campus or at our one-of-a-kind marine lab on Catalina Island, interns and fellows pursue their passions with the support of funding, leading faculty, and dedicated staff.
World-Class, Original Research
Wrigley Institute research centers are leading the way in illuminating the state of our planet, solving its most pressing problems, and transforming the way society thinks and acts on the environment.
Featured Stories
New Wrigley Institute program brings scuba diving to a more diverse crowd
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Make Your Impact
Your gift to the Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies provides opportunities for our students and supports world-changing research for the planet.