About
Creating Change for the Good of Our Planet
Our mission: To inspire global environmental solutions through frontier education and research.
Founded in 1995 and based on USC’s Los Angeles campus and Catalina Island, the Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability educates students, conducts public-facing and policy-facing outreach, and produces solutions-focused research at the intersection of people and the planet.
Areas of Focus
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.
Who We Are
At the Wrigley Institute, we’re as much about people as we are about the planet. Our dedicated staff and world-class faculty affiliates are leading the way to a more sustainable and equitable tomorrow.
What We’re Doing
Investigating octopus behavior. Restoring coral in the Caribbean. Developing new ways to recycle plastic. Get the inside scoop on our researchers’ most interesting projects!
Latest News
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April 16, 2024$4 million gift launches new climate and carbon management initiative$4 million gift launches new climate and carbon management initiative
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April 12, 2024Should we let AI make decisions for us?Should we let AI make decisions for us?
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April 10, 2024AI bridges the gap between data and dialogue for climate journalismAI bridges the gap between data and dialogue for climate journalism