Climate change, biodiversity, food and energy are some of the key challenges of today and tomorrow. What type of leadership and governance are necessary to bring about the fundamental changes needed for a sustainable future? What are the roles of governments, businesses and civil society actors in these processes? If these questions trigger you, the … Continued
The question is no longer if our climate will change, but how it will change and how we will adapt to these changes. As challenges crystallise, the demand for scientists able to understand and investigate them rises. What will you study during this Master’s? The MSc Climate Studies programme focuses on an improved understanding of … Continued
Do you want to help protect the environment? Would you like to contribute to reducing climate change and finding sustainable solutions for the future? If so, then the Environmental Sciences bachelor’s programme could be the programme you are looking for. What will you study during this Bachelor’s? This English-taught bachelor’s programme is about finding sustainable … Continued
Should farmers use water from drainage ditches for irrigation during dry summers? How does damming a river affect local residents? How can we make food production more resilient to drought, erosion, and flooding? What will you study during this Bachelor’s? This English-taught bachelor’s programme is all about land, water usage and management. But it goes … Continued
The thousands of tourists who climb Peru’s Machu Picchu every month bring in a lot of money, but they also put a tremendous strain on the local ecosystem and community. The same is true of the way we travel around the world. If we want to be more sustainable, we must change how we travel. … Continued
Properly managing soils, water resources, and the atmosphere is essential for human survival. Nowadays, we hear almost daily news about natural disasters like mudslides in Bangladesh or poor air quality in big cities due to climate change and anthropogenic disturbances. The Soil, Water and Atmosphere bachelor’s programme is more relevant than ever. What will you … Continued