What are we going to do about climate change?

The potential consequences of climate change are profound, particularly on people in the less developed countries. The question is therefore not whether climate change is happening, but what to do about it. The answer lies in a double strategy. We need to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, which will mean altering how we live and do business. We also need to realistically assess the implications of the changes that are already upon us and adapt accordingly.

Environmental Studies is a field that crosses the boundaries of traditional disciplines, challenging faculty and students to look at the relationship between humans and their environment from a variety of perspectives.

Agriculture Studies look at sustainable primary industry including food science, production systems for dairy, grains, horticulture, forest and pasture ecosystems, water resource management and agribusiness.

Students have the opportunity to enhance their career aspirations from a range of high quality courses: undergraduate and postgraduate degree coursework programs to research training at the Masters and PhD levels.

Graduates have the opportunity to contribute to both policy and participation in creating sustainable urban and rural environments ranging from such diverse fields as genetically improved crops and forests, water conservation and use, pollution and greenhouse gas management, and improved food production and safety.

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