The Department of Resource and Environmental Economics (ESL Department) was officially established on January 10, 2005 through Rector’s Decree No. IPB.101 / K13 / PP / 2005.The ESL Department is one of the departments under the dibawah Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM) IPB in accordance with IPB Rector’s Decree no.112 / K13 / OT / 2005 dated August 2, 2005.

The Department of ESL offers the study of economics and social aspects of agriculture, natural resources, and the environment as well as their impacts on the society. As part of the Faculty of Economics and Management IPB, the department is primarily aimed at addressing the global need for sustainable development and improving the awareness of government agencies, societies, and business entities on the importance of resource and environmental sustainability.