The Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies (YIBS) serves as a principal focus for Yale University’s research and training efforts in the environmental sciences.

YIBS is committed to the teaching of environmental studies to future generations and provides physical and intellectual centers for research and education that address biospheric issues.

The Institute was created in May, 1990 with an endowment from
Mr. Edward P. Bass, USY1967, ARC1972, HON 2001