The Institute of the Environment at the University of Girona (IMA-UdG) is a university research institute dedicated to basic and applied research in the study and management of the environment.

Given its interdisciplinary nature, it covers the following objectives at local, regional and international levels:

• protection and conservation of the environment.
• promotion of sustainable economic activity in the area of the environment.
• defence of environmental, social and territorial justice.

The Institute of the Environment is a permanent observatory monitoring the situation, dynamics and evolution of environmental parameters in the province of Girona.

In the academic world, organise and teach education at doctoral degree level, masters, postgraduates and courses specialising in environmental subjects, preparing the student for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary professional practice.With this in mind, it also organises courses to permanently refresh the knowledge of professionals involved in decision making with an impact on the quality of the environment and the availability of resources.

In permanent contact with the world beyond the university, it facilitates the transfer of knowledge to society and promotes activities aimed at providing solid scientific foundations for the tasks of education, communication, awareness raising and civic education in terms of the environment.It provides technical advice and facilitates the decision making process in environmental matters.When necessary, the Institute of the Environment serves as a scientific and technical point of contact between stakeholders involved in environmental and territorial management, including the private sector, the public sector and citizens.