# Environment schema Model API Reference (Environments) (/api-reference/environments/environment-schema)

Reference the Novu environment schema used in API requests and responses. Review fields, data types, and object structure for this resource.

### Environment

Environment is a collection of resources that are used to send notifications. For example, an environment can have a set of integrations, workflows, and subscribers. Read more about environments on [environments concept page](/platform/developer/environments).

<TypeTable
  name="Environment"
  type={{
"id": {
  "description": "Unique identifier of the environment",
  "type": "string"
},
"name": {
  "description": "Name of the environment",
  "type": "string"
},
"organizationId": {
  "description": "Organization ID associated with the environment",
  "type": "string"
},
"identifier": {
  "description": "Unique identifier for the environment",
  "type": "string"
},
"type": {
  "description": "Type of the environment",
  "type": "EnvironmentResponseDtoType | null"
},
"apiKeys": {
  "description": "List of API keys associated with the environment",
  "type": "ApiKeyDto[]"
},
"parentId": {
  "description": "Parent environment ID",
  "type": "string"
},
"slug": {
  "description": "URL-friendly slug for the environment",
  "type": "string"
}
}}
/>