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  1. Meier wading through deep water in a forest setting
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    Research on Challenges Facing Congo Basin Swamp Forests Wins 2026 Bormann Prize

    April 28, 2026

    Yale School of the Environment doctoral candidate Katherine Meier’s research explored how villagers are navigating seasonal flooding in a Congo Basin ecosystem prized for its role in mitigating global climate change.

  2. Portrait of 4 YSE students featured in videos
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    YSE Research Day 2026

    April 20, 2026

    At the Yale School of the Environment's 42nd Annual Research Day on April 10, students from across the school came together to share their ongoing research and latest findings. From indoor air pollution in Ghana to Connecticut's urban coastal wetlands to mangrove forests in Southeast Asia to the understudied amphibian population — listen to these emerging climate leaders talk about the hows and whys of their work and where they hope to go from here.

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    Four Yale Students Named 2026 Wyss Scholars

    April 14, 2026

    From ecological resilience to public policy to sustainable rural livelihoods, the 2026 Wyss scholars, including three from the Yale School of the Environment, are tackling conservation challenges across the U.S.

  4. Aerial view of Jackson, Mississippi skyline with flooding Pearl River in the forground
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    Jackson’s Water Crisis Offers Lessons for Cities With Aging Infrastructure

    March 16, 2026

    A new Yale School of the Environment study finds that while Jackson, Mississippi’s tap water met federal safety standards, corrosion risks, aging plumbing, and social inequality put vulnerable residents at greater risk than systemwide data indicated.

  5. aerial view of a prison complex surrounded on all sides by flood water
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    Incarcerated Populations in the Gulf Coast Face Heightened Risks From Natural Disasters

    December 1, 2025

    More than 270,000 individuals are housed in correctional facilities located in areas at significant risk for extreme weather events, with heat posing the greatest threat.

  6. aerial image above rainforest looking across water to Belem, Brazil
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    YSE Students Join Global Climate Talks at COP30

    November 4, 2025

    YSE students will play active roles in discussions on climate adaptation, finance, and resilience — working with delegations from global NGOs and countries such as Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Bhutan.

  7. A group of 40 new students on the summit of East Rock
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    Welcome, YSE Class of 2027

    August 27, 2025

    This year's 152 master's and 18 doctoral students are focused on addressing climate change, energy, environmental justice, and policy solutions.

  8. researcher with syringe inserted into tree trunk to remove internal sample
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    Novel Research Reveals Thriving Microbial Life in Trees

    August 6, 2025

    A study by YSE scientists opens up new avenues for understanding tree physiology, forest ecology, and how trees are responding to climate change.

  9. portraits of Caine, Sheban, and Wazer
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    2025 Switzer Fellows Advance Conservation and Sustainability Through Fashion, Agroforestry, and Community-Driven Policy

    July 31, 2025

    The Yale School of the Environment fellows were recognized for driving positive environmental change across various disciplines.

  10. a row of graduating students in full regalia cheering during commencement exercises
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    The Class of 2025 Is Ready to Achieve a Sustainable Future

    May 20, 2025

    This year’s 147 graduates are entering positions in academia, NGOs, government, and the private sector, joining a global network of more than 5,800 alumni working to address today's urgent environmental challenges.

  11. A woman watches Mount Merapi in the early morning
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    What Keeps People From Evacuating During a Natural Disaster?

    May 13, 2025

    Residents who shelter in place during emergencies instead of following state evacuation mandates often rely on knowledge and social ties to inform their decisions, according to a recent Yale School of the Environment study.

  12. Brinks portrait
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    Olivia Brinks ’25 MEM: Exploring Community-Centered Conservation in Latin America

    May 12, 2025

    With roots in fieldwork and policy, Olivia Brinks brings a place-based lens to global environmental challenges.

  13. Dadzie near a windmill in a forested hillside setting
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    Christian Dadzie ’25 MEM: Engineering a Cleaner Future

    May 12, 2025

    Christian Dadzie aims to use data science, policy insight, and collaborative leadership to advance equitable clean energy solutions in the Global South.