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Aligned with our vision and mission, the CIRES Strategic Plan (2022-2027) provides a clear road map for our institute to accomplish our goals. Our four strategic imperatives are described below, along with the corresponding programs and activities.

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Advance our robust and creative research capabilities to further knowledge in the environmental sciences and the realization of its benefits 

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Advance our robust and creative research capabilities to further knowledge in the environmental sciences and the realization of its benefits

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Strategic Imperative 1: Research

Strategically link research groups and improve the mobility of our people and ideas to enhance innovation and interdisciplinarity across CIRES

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Strategic Imperative 2: Collaboration

Promote access and cultural innovation through robust workforce development programs, inspiring engagement, collaboration, and leadership at all levels

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Strategic Imperative 3: Workplace Culture

Enhance the impact, accessibility, and reach of our science and data to the scientific community, educators, policymakers, and the public

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Strategic Imperative 4: Communication and Outreach

The CIRES Code of Conduct upholds the CU System Code of Conduct and produces the framework in which CIRES employees strive to achieve the goals of the CIRES Strategic Plan.

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CIRES Code of Conduct

A roadmap for 2022-2027

CIRES Strategic Plan