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Our Mission & Vision

Inspire Change - Lead By Example

These are two of the teaching and research principles at the core of everything that happens in the Faculty of Environment since it was created in 1969. Our professors, students, and alumni have a record of making innovative, practical contributions to many areas of the environmental field.

The Faculty’s integrative approach combines the study of both the natural and human environments by bringing together geographers, ecologists, and planners as well as experts in green business, tourism, environmental governance and policy making, economic development, and sustainability.

The Faculty has built its success upon UW’s core values of innovation, high quality, and an outward-looking perspective.

After nearly four decades as a leader in environmental education, research, and advocacy, the Faculty is at an important juncture in its history. It is sharpening its focus on seeking creative solutions to some of the most urgent environmental problems of our times.

More about the strategic plan

Message from the Dean

Andre Roy poses in front of a living wall in Environment 3.

April: Dean André Roy's thoughts on food choices and sustainability.

Featured stories

Three baskets respectively hold turnips, celeriac, and cabbage.

Food touches everything from soil to politics. See our stories on food.

Cool jobs

cool jobs

Our Environment programs open job opportunities all over the world.