Environmental Science and Policy (Dual Degree with Sorbonne Université) Sciences Po

Overview

Environmental Science and Policy (Dual Degree with Sorbonne Université) from Sciences Po approach is inspired by the idea that practitioners trained in the economics of the environment and climatology, environmental modelling and environmental law will be better equipped to understand the complexity of the political, economic, scientific and democratic challenges of the environment. They will also be better able to combine theoretical and practical knowledge and, thereby, contribute to coordination between the different players in the field of the environment.

Throughout the study program, students are introduced to cutting-edge techniques in the study of biodiversity, climate change and the “earth system” (ecology, climatology, biogeochemistry, modelling).  Students acquire the theoretical knowledge they require to evaluate the state of the planet, identify and quantify the main parameters, prioritize the processes and assess the uncertainty of current knowledge. Whatever the career they choose, graduates will be capable of communicating with scientists and experts, using models and understanding their limitations.

Careers

Graduates of the the Dual Master in Environmental Science and Policy are well placed to pursue roles in:

• public agencies, regional and local government or international organizations, in positions involving formulation, management and assessment of public policies in the field of the environment and sustainable development;

• companies involved in economic sectors that need to integrate the environmental dimension (industry, transportation, housing, energy, the food industry, etc.), in management, definition of strategy, consulting and environmental audit, applied research and project management;

• innovative companies belonging to the green economy.