The Institute of Environmental Science (IES) was established in 1999 as one of the academic seats of higher research within the University of Rajshahi. It is also the sole institute of its kind in Bangladesh as well. The institute maintains its aim to promote research in environmental science and environmental studies, produce experts in environmental science and develop awareness in protecting environment with its goal to contribute in national development to tackle the challenge of global climate change as country’s number one threat in the new millennium.