The Environmental Management & Policy Research Institute (EMPRI) is an autonomous institute established by the Government of Karnataka in 2002. It's located in Bengaluru, India, and falls under the Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment. Its main goals are:

Conducting applied and policy research: EMPRI focuses on research relevant to current environmental issues in India, with a specific emphasis on Karnataka.
Providing capacity building training: The institute offers training programs on environmental management and policy for government officials, industry professionals, and civil society members.