The Institute for Environmental Studies (Instituut voor Milieuvraagstukken, IVM) is an interdisciplinary research institute at VU University Amsterdam. Since its creation in 1971, it has built up experience in dealing with the complexities of environmental problems. It is organised in four departments: Chemistry and Biology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Policy and Governance and Spatial Analysis and Decision Support.
Contact details
- Website:
- http://www.ivm.vu.nl/en/
- Address:
- Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1111, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Country:
- Netherlands
- Sub-region:
- Western Europe
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Global
Operating languages
Dutch
, English
Organisation details
Business model
University institute/center
Year founded
1971
Institutional affiliations
University
Founded by
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Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Dr. ir. M.J. (Margrethe) Jonkman
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2023): N/A
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Staff size
2021
Institute for Environmental Studies
Netherlands average
Global average
% Female staff
2019
Institute for Environmental Studies
Netherlands average
Global average
Age (years)
Institute for Environmental Studies
Netherlands average
Global average
% Female researchers
2019
Institute for Environmental Studies
Netherlands average
Global average
Organisational performance
Publications
2020
Institute for Environmental Studies
Netherlands average
Global average
Social
Twitter
Followers (2025)
Institute for Environmental Studies
Netherlands average
Global average
Followers (2024)
Institute for Environmental Studies
Followers (2022)
Institute for Environmental Studies
Subscribers (2025)
Institute for Environmental Studies
Netherlands average
Global average
Subscribers (2024)
Institute for Environmental Studies
Subscribers (2023)
Institute for Environmental Studies
Followers (2025)
Institute for Environmental Studies
Netherlands average
Global average
Followers (2024)
Institute for Environmental Studies
Data notes
Last
updated: 14/03/2025
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