Environmental Governance and Adaptation to Climate Change Estonian University of Life Sciences

Overview

The Environmental Governance and Adaptation to Climate Change course at Estonian University of Life Sciences  offers an in-depth journey through the essential science, policy, and practical skills required to manage, protect, and restore our environment while addressing climate change on both local and global scales. Core courses delve into critical scientific topics, such as climate dynamics, greenhouse gas emissions, pollution in air, water, and soil, ecosystem services, and sustainable biotechnology and waste management. The program also emphasizes policy, presenting a comprehensive look at environmental governance, from European and international climate policymaking to regulations in agriculture, forestry, water management, energy, and more. In addition, students explore modern approaches like citizen science, the development of urban green spaces, and the bioeconomy, equipping them to make a real impact on the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Future Prospects 

• Pursuing a PhD or another Master’s degree is a possibility way to keep doing what you love in environmental studies. This could be more on the policy front, or even on the more technical natural sciences side. Because by the end of the ENGO program, you would have had the sense of where your heart lies, you can choose your path forward.