Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences

Science to BENEFIT Society

At CIRES, the Cooperative Institute for Research In Environmental Sciences, hundreds of scientists work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people’s relationship with the planet

Spotlight on CIRES people

Learn more about the people and programs that make up CIRES

Discover CIRES

NSIDC

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Advancing knowledge of Earth's frozen regions

CEEE

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Inspiring curiosity, community, and action in environmental science

Centers and Programs

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Fostering collaboration within and beyond our institute

CIRES Science

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Investigating the environment, from Earth's core to the Sun's atmosphere

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Spheres Magazine

Highlighting the diverse research conducted at CIRES