About us

The research activities carried out by the Institutes of the Department are therefore equally in the Earth and Environmental Sciences, including the study of geology, atmosphere, ice, ocean and terrestrial aquatic systems. The observation of the Earth system, the analysis of data (which are now environmental big data) and their inclusion in mathematical models contribute to the understanding of the physical, chemical and biological processes that regulate our planet and make it possible to predict the evolution of the Earth system in its various components and define the adaptations that will be necessary to cope with the new scenarios

The aim of the Department is to increase knowledge, help define solutions to global environmental challenges and provide policy makers with the information they need to understand and solve environmental, natural and, above all, anthropogenic problems. This will contribute to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).