Ecologist
Work on ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation planning, and environmental monitoring.
Build knowledge and practical capability in climate science, adaptation, mitigation, sustainability, environmental governance, and development planning for Papua New Guinea and the Pacific.
The programme introduces students to the science and human dimensions of climate change, while building practical skills in sustainability, policy, environmental assessment, and development.
The Bachelor in Environment & Climate Change provides students with foundations in climate change, including astrophysical, atmospheric, oceanic, and terrestrial processes that drive natural climate variability and anthropogenic climate change.
The programme explores communication, denialism, ethics, and the role of academia and scientific research. It also gives students essential grounding in climate physical sciences, climate impacts, adaptation, mitigation approaches, risk, business communication, ecological economics, sustainability, and critical perspectives in natural resource management.
Graduates are prepared for roles in environmental science, climate action, sustainability, public policy, health and safety, and education.
Work on ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation planning, and environmental monitoring.
Support environmental management, compliance, sustainability planning, and project assessment.
Contribute to workplace safety, environmental health, and risk management in organisations and communities.
Help design and implement adaptation, mitigation, policy, and resilience initiatives.
Undertake field studies, research, impact analysis, and data-based environmental decision support.
Build future capacity through teaching, training, and public education in environmental science and climate change.
The degree progresses from foundation science into climate science, impacts, adaptation, governance, sustainability, and an applied research project.
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This programme equips students with scientific, ethical, and professional capability to respond to climate and environmental challenges through research, policy, planning, and community practice.
For admissions and programme enquiries, contact the department through the School of Environment & Climate Change.
School of Environment & Climate Change
Papua New Guinea University of Natural Resources & Environment
Private Mail Bag, Kokopo
East New Britain Province
Phone: 983 9144
Admissions: studentadmin@unre.ac.pg
General Enquiries: publicrelations@unre.ac.pg
Website: www.unre.ac.pg