Program Description
Environmental governance refers to the processes through which societies make decisions that affect the environment. The Major in Environmental Governance introduces students to the challenges of environmental governance. Through completing courses from the disciplines of geography, political science, agricultural economics, and economics, students will receive:
- a solid foundation in the processes and mechanisms of environmental governance in Canada and elsewhere;
- an understanding of geographical, political, and economic factors that shape governance in Canada and around the world;
- and exposure to innovative approaches to environmental governance that address persistent and emerging societal concerns.
Students completing the major will have the skills and experiences needed to participate effectively in environmental governance in a variety of settings. Students can find careers in the public sector, in environmental non-government organizations, and, increasingly, in the private sector.
Sample Careers:
- Policy advisor
- Environmental lawyer
- Project manager
- Researcher
