Master of Arts in International Environmental Policy
Become a leader in addressing the world’s toughest environmental challenges.
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Sustainable Development
The world faces increasingly complex and challenging issues around the environmental, social, cultural, and economic dimensions of sustainability.
The Institute Advantage
Our programs, centers, and initiatives help bring about positive change in meaningful ways, teaching students to
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Build a more just world
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Take on the world’s most important sustainability challenges
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Promote global prosperity
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Create social change through design, partnering, management, and innovation
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Launch careers in social enterprises and impact investing
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Provide leadership in research, education, and analysis to promote the sustainability of our oceans and coasts
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