Master's specialisation of Environment and Society StudiesEnvironmental Justice and Governance
Contribute to fair and effective solutions to today’s environmental challenges. This specialisation examines who benefits from and who bears the costs of environmental change, and how governance can support just sustainability transformations.
Something for you?
- You are passionate about understanding how societal and economic systems cause environmental inequalities and injustices.
- You want to explore how governance can promote environmental justice and reduce inequalities.
- You are willing to reflect critically on power, privilege and different human and nonhuman perspectives.
Admission requirements
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- Main language
- English
- Study duration
- 1 year (60 EC)
- Start
- September
- Contact hours
- 5-10 per week
- Number of students
- 10
- Programme format
- Full time
- Degree
- Master of Science, specialisation of Environment and Society Studies
- Faculty
- Nijmegen School of Management
- CROHO code
- 66839
- Accreditation
- NVAO
What will you learn
- This specialisation familiarises students with the latest scholarly insights, key concepts, and debates in environmental justice, with a strong emphasis on governance.
- You will analyse the root causes of environmental injustices, including historical power dynamics like colonialism and imperialism, as well as contemporary challenges such as the energy transition and climate change.
- You will critically explore how governance institutions can both harm people and (nonhuman) nature, and how they can be reformed to reduce these injustices.
Future career opportunities
Graduates work at municipalities, consultancies, companies and environmental NGOs such as Friends of the Earth, IUCN, and social enterprises, addressing e.g., energy poverty, or environmental and social governance.
Roles include:
• Policy maker or practitioner on justice and sustainability
• Environmental campaigner
• Researcher or analyst
Research
A few examples to indicate the type of research in this specialisation:
- How can vulnerable communities benefit from a fair and inclusive energy transition?
- How can informal settlements become more resilient to water-related disasters]?
- How do EU just transition policies support regions and workers affected by low-carbon transitions?
- How can environmental decision-making better include marginalised human and nonhuman interests?
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