Environmental Justice and Governance

Master's specialisation of Environment and Society StudiesEnvironmental Justice and Governance

Environmental justice is not only a classic, but also an urgent issue in sustainability transformations. Who benefits from our current, not sustainable economy? And who suffers most from pollution? How do we see our relationships with nature and animals? This specialisation studies how we can enable a healthy environment for humans, animals and nature, and how we can govern sustainability transformations in a just manner.

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    • Something for you?

    • You are an engaged student who is interested in how societal and economic structures can lead to environmental (in)justices. 
    • You want to learn about how governance can affect environmental justice and can reduce injustices. 
    • You are willing to critically reflect on one’s own relative privilege and how one is situated in society.
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    Main language
    English
    Study duration
    1 year (60 EC)
    Start
    September
    Contact hours
    5-10
    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

    • The goal of this specialisation is to familiarise students with the most current scholarly insights, concepts, and debates in the field of environmental justice, with a specific focus on issues of governance. 
    • You will analyse root causes of environmental injustices based on historical relationships of power, such as colonialism and imperialism, but also based on decisions made on contemporary challenges, such as the energy transition and climate change.
    • You will reflect upon how governance institutions can possibly harm both people and nonhuman natures, and how governance can reduce injustices. 
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