The Institute of Environmental Science (IES) was established in 1999 as a prominent center for advanced research at the University of Rajshahi. It is also the sole institute of its kind in Bangladesh. The institute promotes research in all disciplines, from the natural, physical, and social sciences to engineering and technology, aiming to produce expert scientists and specialists and build awareness about protecting the environment and contributing to national development. The institute welcomes researchers from science, medical science, engineering, social science, and business backgrounds to conduct research with the vision of contributing to environmental education, research, and development. It focuses research on water, soil, land, and native flora and fauna, particularly under changing climate and economic conditions. The world is facing challenges of global climate change that threaten environmental sustainability. Global climate change has already had widespread effects on the environment, manifesting in extreme climate events such as an increased frequency of cyclones and typhoons, loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise, and longer, more intense heat waves. Bangladesh and other South Asian countries are the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to their geographical locations and economic conditions. Consequently, this institute emphasizes research on water quality and quantity, biodiversity, ecosystem management, and other relevant issues to confront the challenges and achieve a sustainable and habitable world.