Sustaining Human Societies & the Environment
Spend 3.5 weeks on New Zealand’s south island studying natural and social issues of sustainability in a diverse environment. Discuss the environmental impacts of increased economic reliance on human interactions with vulnerable natural environments. Compare and contrast conservation and resource management practices in the U.S. to practices in New Zealand. Learn about the impacts of anthropogenic climate change and invasive species on New Zealand’s natural resources and wildlife. Throughout the program, participants will study the influence of Maori perspectives on New Zealand’s environmental policy and decision making.
Accepted students will enroll in total of six May session credit hours (ENR 5797.03 and 5797.04) in order to participate in this program. Prior to departure, students are required to attend a half-day orientation offered by the School of Environment and Natural Resources.
To learn more and apply to New Zealand: Sustaining Human Societies & the Environment, visit go.osu.edu/NewZealandSustainingEnvironment.
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