In-demand, career-impacting sustainability education is right here.
Our innovative graduate programs are designed for changemakers like you — to take your passion for sustainability and climate action to the next level.
If you are ready, we are here to teach you the in-demand leadership skills needed to make a positive impact on our world, whether in the public or private sector.
So how do you do it?
Delve deeper into our graduate programs. Reach out to us with your questions. Learn more about our flexible admissions, blended delivery model – and how earning your MA with us can be done without putting your career, or life, on hold. Find out how our students, faculty, researchers, and partners have taken the steps to make positive change.
Take the next step. Don't just follow, lead.
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You can watch an on-demand webinar recording.
The Great Reset: The Case for Climate action as Key to Economic Recovery
This webinar explores how we can accelerate the actions taken to protect our planet and ensure its livability for generations to come by reimagining and reshaping our economies, our businesses, and our social contracts. Hosted by Dr. Robin Cox, this webinar shares insight into the opportunities for speeding up climate action through government stimulus spending, new business strategies (e.g., green public-private partnerships), and education. Panelists include Dr. Matt Godsoe, Director for Public Safety Canada, RRU alumnus and Doctorate student, and Adam Lerner, Founder & Catalyst at Solvable. This webinar is designed to inspire hope and empower action. It's time to stop following and start leading.
As part of this webinar, we also share information about our new Master of Arts and Graduate Diploma in Climate Action Leadership programs:
MA and MSc in Environment and Management Student and Alumni Chat
Hosted by Program Head and Director of the School of Environment and Sustainability, Professor Ann Dale, this webinar features an engaging conversation with three Master of Environment and Management graduates, Susan Farquharson, Warren Greeves, and Graham Starsage, about their learning experience from the program and how it positively impacted their career trajectory. What were the most important skills learned? What were their biggest ‘ah ha’ moments?
During the webinar, the panel also discusses their current views on where we are with respect to addressing our climate change imperative:
Be inspired here. And learn to inspire others.
Master of Arts in Climate Action Leadership
This program is designed to address the rapidly growing demand for climate adaptation professionals, in both the private and public sectors. You’ll develop the skills and knowledge to translate climate science into action, and to lead in the design, development, and implementation of innovative climate-adaption and mitigation strategies, policies, and practices.
Master of Arts in Environment and Management
This integrated program combines leading-edge research with on-the-ground practices and theory, producing graduates who are knowledgeable and effective leaders in environmental sustainability. The program's focus is to understand and unpack the challenges now facing modern society – and the need for environmental management solutions and innovative responses outside conventional processes.
Master of Science in Environment and Management
Sharing the same core content with the MA, the MSc differs by the electives available. The focus is on scientific understanding of natural systems, toxicology and risk assessment, ecosystem science, and the technical skills needed to address global and local challenges.