International Environmental Studies

International Environmental Studies

 
The International Environmental Studies concentration examines global environmental challenges through a multidisciplinary approach, focusing on how states, non-state actors, and the international community address issues like climate change, sustainable development, resource use, and environmental security.   
 

Learning Objectives

Students gain the ability to:

• Discuss the goals and principles of sustainability and international environmental policy and their practical applications. 
• Analyze the links between natural resource use and a country’s economy, politics, and international relations. 
• Evaluate international environmental challenges and their causes, assess current policy responses, and analyze their implementation and impact.