The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies is a trusted leader in Earth and space science education, communication and outreach, and in fostering national and international cooperation in global Earth observations. These efforts designed to improve understanding of and response to natural and human induced changes in the Earth system require multidisciplinary approaches to complex and critical social, environmental and economic challenges.
IGES not only develops and implements activities and programs for students, teachers, and the broad Earth and space science education community, but also works with leaders from government, the private sector, academia, and with decision makers throughout the world to promote the importance and benefits of Earth observations.
The Institute's diverse group of clients and partners includes educational and environmental organizations, colleges and universities, research institutes, government agencies, and companies from various business sectors.
Located near Washington, D.C., IGES was established August 5, 1994, and is a 501c3 nonprofit organization supported by public and private entities.
Since 1995, IGES has conducted the annual NASA Earth Science Education Product Review for NASA's Earth Science Education Program. Education products--in the form of posters, booklets, websites, CD-ROMs and other media--are reviewed by panels of teachers, curriculum and instructional design specialists, Earth scientists and informal educators. Developed by IGES, the review process generates valuable feedback for product developers and ensures that learning resources distributed by NASA meet rigorous standards.
The Alliance for Earth Observations is a publicly and privately funded initiative of IGES to engage the private sector in the planning for and use of Earth observations for social and economic benefit. The Alliance serves as a communications link between the industry, academic, nongovernment and government sectors as the United States works with the international community to plan and implement the Global Earth Observation System of Systems, or GEOSS. Started with support from five leading aerospace corporations, the Alliance now includes a variety of private companies, academic institutes and nongovernment organizations.
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