Master of Arts in Climate Change & Global Sustainability

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The world needs skilled professionals working in the climate change arena more than ever. Get the skills and hands-on experience you need to make a difference. See what you’ll be doing on this globe-spanning program In this one-of-a-kind degree program, you’ll travel the globe as you examine the impacts of climate change and innovations and policies to combat them. You’ll examine current global environmental governance and consider opportunities for effective climate action in a rapidly changing world. Starting in Iceland, you’ll be introduced to climate science, assessment methods, and energy and climate policy. You’ll see Iceland’s energy alternatives to fossil fuels as well as its methods for reducing carbon dioxide output. You’ll also discover Iceland’s core policies of environmental governance and changing geopolitical role as a leader in energy innovation as part of Europe. In the spring semester, you’ll travel to the Zanzibar archipelago, engaging with community members, scientists, activists, and government officials as you explore agriculture and aquaculture, food chains and markets, water and food security, and government policies on coastal urban planning. You’ll discover the effects of climate change on ecosystems and human communities in the Indian Ocean region and the challenges of balancing natural resource management with the need to promote sustainable livelihoods. A semester-long practicum at a prominent environmental or climate change organization rounds out your experience by letting you practice what you’ve learned in a professional setting while getting real-world experience for your résumé. This program is designed for professionals who want to make a difference in sustainability, ecological conservation, and community livelihoods. Advanced knowledge of science is not required; you will learn the key concepts of climate science on the program.

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SIT Graduate Institute

SIT Graduate Institute offers internationally focused master's degrees, certificates, and professional development programs in the fields of conflict transformation, international education, sustainable development, and TESOL. Since 1964, SIT has been preparing professionals to be successful in intercultural and international environments. Read less

Brattleboro , Washington , Oaxaca , Johannesburg , Ísafjörður , Zanzibar , Quito , Lilongwe , Kampala , Durban , Geneva , Washington , Amman , New Delhi , Milimani East , Kisumu , Santiago , Ho Chi Minh City + 17 More Less

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Master of Arts in Climate Change & Global Sustainability

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SIT Graduate Institute

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