Environmental Studies
At the School of Environmental Studies, we're a passionate community working toward a future where people and the planet thrive together. Our students are problem-solvers and future leaders ready to tackle today's biggest challenges. Together, we blend Indigenous wisdom, ecological science and social insight to confront issues like climate change head-on.
Announcements
Congratulations to our award-winning students!
March 24, 2025
We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our undergraduate and graduate students whose research, leadership and community work continue to inspire. These awards honour not only hard work...
Integrating the benefits of nature into cities
December 10, 2024
Meet Patricia Dijak, the first graduate of the Climate Action Planning program! In this engaging article, she shares her insights on how integrating nature into urban spaces can transform cities,...
Congratulations to our Fall 2024 Above and Beyond Award recipients!
November 27, 2024
The Fall 2024 Above and Beyond Awards highlight the incredible efforts of faculty, staff, and students in the Faculty of Social Sciences who have gone above and beyond to support the campus and...
Dr. Sarah Hunt / Tłaliłila’ogwa wins the Hilda Neatby Prize
June 24, 2024
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Sarah Hunt / Tłaliłila’ogwa has been awarded the prestigious Hilda Neatby Prize for her exceptional article, "Looking for Lucy...
Congratulations to our 2023-24 Excellence Award recipients!
May 14, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023-24 Excellence Awards within our environmental studies community. Thank you to those graduate students below for your dedication and commitment...
Our commitment to racial justice and decolonization
The School of Environmental Studies at UVic acknowledges that the field of environmental studies has mostly included white individuals, which Dorceta Taylor refers to as the "Green Insiders Club." This white colonial dominance has not only weakened the discipline but also the larger environmental movement. We are dedicated to changing and questioning these old ways by using new approaches focused on decolonization and racial justice. Our goal is to highlight and learn from perspectives and experiences that have been overlooked in the past.
Learn more about our shared commitments and annual actions.
If you believe that we are not living up to this vision, please share your thoughts with us.
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