Letters from the Director

It is critically important not to mince words about what has been happening these past four years.

As we look to the next few months and years, the passing of 2020 marks the beginning of the need for rapid annual and decadal global greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

ESI Director John E. Fernández on the 2020 election, the climate crisis, justice and democracy.

ESI Director John E. Fernández welcomes MLK Visiting Scholar Luis G. Murillo-Urrutia and introduces ESI's Principles of Conduct and Engagement.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, ESI Director John Fernandez addresses public trust in science and how deep and active engagement with scientific knowledge can save us from our intertwined crises.

John Fernández ushers in the new academic year by urging a stronger focus on climate change and the value of a deliberate education in ethics - for students and the Institute alike.

John Fernández welcomes the new class of MIT undergraduates and provides updates on ESI's seed grants program and Environment & Sustainability Minor.

John Fernández addresses a period of transition for ESI, with new hires and new program areas.

John Fernández introduces four new program areas for concerted ESI research efforts.

John Fernández shares the long view of ESI's international partnerships.

A brief note from John Fernández with more news to come.

John Fernández reports from the annual UN Conference of the Parties on climate change in Bonn, Germany.