Environmental Sciences

Environmental Sciences - Te Taiao

Be part of the climate change solution

Te taiao, our natural environment, needs positive action to maintain and protect our climate and natural resources. If you’re interested in environmental issues and sustainability, we offer a range of programmes that respond to the climate challenges that the world is facing. Through these programmes, our tauira are helping to shape the next generation of kaitiaki and preserve our environment for future generations.

Why study with us?

You’ll learn about the close connection between sustainability principles and matauranga Māori. We’ll help you apply a tikanga lens to solving some of the biggest environmental issues faced by hapu, iwi and indigenous communities around the world. You’ll combine scientific knowledge with mātauranga Māori and mātauranga taiao, providing a holistic understanding of environmental systems, the impacts on our communities, and how to find solutions.

Our programmes will help you find rewarding work in the public or private sector that allows you to:

• Manage land, marine and freshwater resources
• Help marae, hapū and iwi manage their future
• Provide consultancy advice
• Write and deliver policy
• Become an environmental analyst, technician or researcher