Environment, Sustainability & Society Program The College of Sustainability

The College of Sustainability- Built on Strength More than 140 academics teach and do research in the area of environment and sustainability across nine Faculties Existing academic programs in six Faculties Outreach activities such as the Cities and Environment Unit, NSEERC, Eco-Efficiency Centre and Ocean Tracking Network Internationally renowned for environmental research

The College of Sustainability Approved June 2008 Interdisciplinary, student-focused forum for collaborative teaching and learning in environment, sustainability and society Programs integrate with a broad range of Dalhousie degrees, providing a rigorous disciplinary basis for responsive, issues- oriented study. A flow of students, teachers and community through the College allows for a constant exchange of ideas, expertise and passions. Environment, sustainability and society will be at the centre of the Dalhousie community.

The College of Sustainability – structure Scholarship & research Environment Sustainability and Society Masters and PhD options and professional training Local and international Central, open, sustainable

The College of Sustainability - Approach Issues relating to environment and sustainability are complex and diverse, requiring new ways of problem-solving Challenges such as economic globalization, climate change, energy, water, human population, food and urbanization all need new knowledge, leadership and ideas. Decisions need to be made from many perspectives: social, political, business, scientific, and technological.

The Environment, Sustainability and Society Program Only undergraduate program of its kind in Canada Draws on virtually every academic discipline Energetic, problem-based classes and a unique team-teaching approach A strong hands-on community component, offering experiential learning Opportunity to tackle real-world sustainability issues Forms a double major with a broad range of subject areas

Environment, Sustainability and Society Program – Degrees Offered: BA (Combined Honours) BA (Double Major) BSc (Combined Honours) BSc (Double Major) BMgmt Major in Sustainability BCD Environmental Planning and Sustainability (Honours, Double Major) [First Professional degree] BCD Urban Design Studies and Sustainability (Honours, Double Major) [First Professional degree] BCD Community Design and Sustainability (Double Major) [Non Professional degree] BCS and BInf in progress BSc Food Science, B Eng and BSc Agr also under consideration

Environment, Sustainability and Society - Undergraduate Program Model: Large-scale interdisciplinary, team-taught lecture classes supported by small tutorials in first and second year Interdisciplinary methods and community engagement classes in third year Capstone class in final year - interdisciplinary student teams work with community groups on real-world issues and problems Strong links to community groups and issues, in collaboration with graduate students

The College of Sustainability - Experience & Outcomes A common physical space for the study of sustainability-based issues at Dalhousie University A range of public lectures, seminars and activities will be offered through the College Students graduate with the strength of a disciplinary program and interdisciplinary knowledge, skill and experience Graduates will work in many areas across society: public service, industry, non-profits, and professions

Next Steps: Graduate Programs in Environment, Sustainability and Society A concentration and/or diploma within thesis- based Masters A coursework Masters’ degree and/or diploma A stream within the Interdisciplinary PhD program Strong integration between Masters, PhD and undergraduate ESS students Community projects vertically-integrated Strong links to community groups and issues

An exceptional number (over 140) of professors doing research on issues in environment, sustainability and society A track record of research and innovation, and community projects serving society The College of Sustainability – Building on Research Strengths

Dalhousie University will be a local, national and international hub for sustainability research Harnessing university strengths to create new knowledge, in partnership with governments, industry and communities The aim is to create social prosperity, healthy communities and environmental sustainability The College of Sustainability – Research Futures

A new and vigorous multi-university research centre at Dalhousie Excellent and well-funded graduate students and post-doctoral fellows National and international linkages and collaborations The College of Sustainability – Creating the Hub

New science and technologies for clean and renewable energy offer opportunities for high value, sustainable employment and self-sufficiency for resource dependant communities in Nova Scotia Opportunities and social constraints around implementing these new technologies in communities are largely unknown The project brings researchers in science, social science, humanities, design and engineering, policy and management together with communities, to help these communities achieve social prosperity and environmental sustainability The College of Sustainability - First Research Project

The College of Sustainability The future is here In this century an understanding of sustainability will be critical for every person in a leadership role in every sector of society The College of Sustainability offers the opportunity for every Dalhousie student and professor to engage meaningfully with issues of Environment, Sustainability and Society