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School of Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies

At the School of Environmental Studies, we're a passionate community working toward a future where people and the planet thrive together. Our students are problem-solvers and future leaders ready to tackle today's biggest challenges. Together, we blend Indigenous wisdom, ecological science and social insight to confront issues like climate change head-on. 

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Our world, our future

Join Environmental Studies and become part of a community focused on creating a healthy, respectful and resilient world. Our students are engaged and motivated to take on real-world environmental challenges through place-based learning and collaboration.

Here, learning goes beyond the classroom. You’ll work with communities, explore diverse ways of knowing and build skills to understand and tackle issues that matter. Whether you’re driven by curiosity, care for the planet, or a desire to make a difference, ES offers a place to grow, contribute and imagine what’s possible.

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Changemakers Summit sparks solutions through community collaboration

April 16, 2026

The School of Environmental Studies is delighted to see this year’s Changemakers Summit come to life, shaped by the energy, care and commitment of students working in close collaboration...

The Virtual Lab team

Exploring climate decisions through simulation and game-based learning

April 13, 2026

The School of Environmental Studies is delighted to see Dr. Gerald Singh and collaborators featured for their work on the Virtual Lab for Environmental Planning, an innovative initiative exploring...

Congratulations to our award-winning students!

March 27, 2026

We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our undergraduate and graduate students whose research, leadership and community work continue to inspire. These awards honour not only hard work...

Kira Hoffman

Dr Kira Hoffman reimagines fire as a force for renewal

March 17, 2026

The School of Environmental Studies is thrilled to see UVic alum Dr. Kira Hoffman recognized by National Geographic as part of its 2026 “33”, placing her work among a globally...

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Mountain Voices: A celebration of awe and persistence

January 28, 2026

The School of Environmental Studies warmly congratulates Eric Higgs on the publication of Mountain Voices: The Mountain Legacy Project and a Century of Change in Western Canada, a richly...

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Our commitment to racial justice and decolonization

The School of Environmental Studies at UVic acknowledges that the field of environmental studies has mostly included white individuals, which Dorceta Taylor refers to as the "Green Insiders Club." This white colonial dominance has not only weakened the discipline but also the larger environmental movement. We are dedicated to changing and questioning these old ways by using new approaches focused on decolonization and racial justice. Our goal is to highlight and learn from perspectives and experiences that have been overlooked in the past.

Learn more about our shared commitments and annual actions.

If you believe that we are not living up to this vision, please share your thoughts with us.

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Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.