Environmental and Climate Change Studies

Explore environmental change, governance and policy in Canada and globally.
Environmental and Climate Change Studies at Carleton offers a unique interdisciplinary program of study that focuses on the application of knowledge and hands-on learning to pressing environmental problems and issues.

Co-op Available

The Environmental and Climate Change Studies (ENST) program prepares students to be informed thinkers and skilled problem‑solvers equipped to address critical environmental challenges. Through a mix of required courses and electives, students build a solid foundation in environmental studies while focusing on issues such as resource conservation, environmental justice, urban sustainability, or environmental policy. The interdisciplinary structure allows them to choose from a wide range of social and natural science courses, including anthropology, biology, earth sciences, economics, geography, geomatics, history, law, philosophy, political science, and sociology. Many ENST courses feature guest speakers who bring diverse environmental expertise into the classroom, and students gain valuable research and practical skills through field courses, workplace practicums, experiential learning, and hands‑on training with digital tools such as geographic information systems and remote sensing.

“Studying Environmental Studies at Carleton allowed me to explore all facets of both physical and cultural geography and their relation to environmental issues. The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies has a wide range of programs and courses that afforded me the opportunity to tailor my courses to reflect my interests and aspirations. From seminars on the Canadian North, to muddy boots field courses, and technical geomatics courses; the Environmental Studies program has given me all the skills necessary to tackle a wide array of environmental issues.”

Who to Contact

Questions? The undergraduate team is available to advise you on your program.

Karen Tucker

• Undergraduate Administrator

Paul Williams

• Undergraduate Human Geography and Environmental Studies Program Supervisor and Associate Professor