Overview
The Environmental Geography program at Wilfrid Laurier University explores the interactions between human societies and the natural environment, emphasizing sustainability, resource management, and spatial analysis. Objectives include developing skills in geographic information systems (GIS), environmental policy, and field-based research. Unique features include a strong emphasis on Canadian environmental issues and hands-on learning through field courses in diverse ecosystems.
Career Prospects
Graduates are prepared for roles in environmental consulting, government policy, urban planning, and conservation. The program fosters analytical skills valued in sectors addressing climate change and land use.
Key Faculty/Staff
- Dr. Peter Ashmore, expertise in fluvial geomorphology and environmental change.
- Dr. Debby Lindsay, focus on cultural and political ecology.
Unique Facilities or Partnerships
Access to the Laurier Institute for Water Science and advanced GIS labs. Partnerships with Environment and Climate Change Canada for research opportunities and field studies in Ontario's wetlands and forests.
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