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SFU’s history of engaging with the local community to conduct research on relevant issues has resulted in a wealth of interdisciplinary expertise in areas related to managing British Columbia’s natural and environmental resources. Now, a new Faculty of Environment will build on the university’s important work in teaching and research related to environment and sustainability.

This exciting initiative brings together a breadth of environmental expertise from across the university, providing a strong base for evaluating and addressing vital environmental challenges that are profoundly affecting our world’s future. Combining this expertise into one faculty will enhance education, research and outreach programs in this critical area.

As it grows over time, the new faculty will attract increased attention to internationally acclaimed research programs, and provide exciting new educational opportunities for students.

The new Faculty of Environment currently offers programs and courses from the following academic units: Archaeology, Environmental Science, Geography, Resource and Environmental Management, Sustainable Community Development and Development and Sustainability.

With these components, the vision is to build a faculty that encompasses a truly interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues. The Faculty will further develop outstanding interdisciplinary initiatives that already exist, expanding opportunities for students to achieve breakthroughs beyond conventional approaches to environmental sustainability.

The new faculty will also be home to programs that integrate economic, social, scientific and environmental topics. Students will learn not only the science behind environmental issues such as global warming, but also the societal, economic and political dimensions that tend to make issues controversial and solutions unclear.

Students in the new faculty will gain critical insight into how we are changing our world while developing strategies to create a more sustainable future.