Exploration & Discovery

THE CLIMATE CHANGE INSTITUTE fosters learning and discovery through excellence in graduate academic programs, addresses local and global needs through basic and applied research, and contributes research-based knowledge to make a difference in people’s lives. It is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in Maine and around the world, and promoting responsible stewardship of human, natural  and financial resources, now and in the future.

The age of climate decision is here, and our actions will define the course of civilization and the health of our planet.
– Paul Andrew Mayewski – Director, Climate Change Institute