Changemakers for a Just and Sustainable Future
York University’s new Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change has been created as a call to action to respond to the most pressing challenges facing people and the planet.
As a community, we believe that making positive change requires bold and diverse thinking, ambitious action, and community engagement. We are research intensive, student centric, inclusive and devoted to making the world a better place for all.
Join us as we strive to create a more just and sustainable future!
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Why Study with Environmental & Urban Change at York University?
We are focused on ensuring our students receive a high quality education in our programs, providing knowledge, skills and training to support their future endeavors. We offer students a unique learning experience a supportive and inclusive learning environment that is focused on bringing hands-on experiences and opportunities to interact with employers and community partners into all of our courses.
As the smallest Faculty in the 4th largest University in Canada, we offer exclusive career development services, financial assistance & scholarships and one-on-one advising for all EUC students.
Our Programs
We empower, educate and train future changemakers through innovative and hands-on programs for graduate and undergraduate study. Our new programs will empower students with fundamental knowledge, critical thinking skills, hands-on experience, and global perspective to become problem solvers, policymakers, planners, and leaders.
Our People
We bring together world class scientists and scholars who are producing research on the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, intensive urbanization and how these dynamics impact the most vulnerable among us. Our professional and supportive administrative staff offer students, alumni and community partners unique and dynamic opportunities to learn and to collaborate for positive change.
EUC Impact Report 2023-2024
We are pleased to present our EUC IMPACT REPORT, showcasing the significant and meaningful progress we've made this past year. Throughout this year, our efforts have been dedicated to advancing a fair and sustainable future for cities and urban regions, both locally in Canada and globally.
EUC's High School Outreach: Building Tomorrow's Environmental Leaders
In 2025, we’re amplifying our commitment to high school outreach at EUC with expanded programs and new initiatives. We're building on last year's success to create even more meaningful connections with future environmental changemakers. For us, high school engagement goes
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York University EUC Hosts GIS Day 2024, Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration
Author: Chau Nguyen GIS Day 2024 provided a platform to inspire students, showcase cutting-edge applications, and foster collaboration, reinforcing the importance of GIS in building a sustainable and equitable future. On November 20th, 2024, York University’s Faculty of Environmental and
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York University initiative drives local-level sustainability strategies
Author: Deirdre Kelly January 8, 2025 York University’s Ecological Footprint Initiative has generated the first comprehensive ecological footprint and biocapacity dataset for Ontario municipalities, providing vital, local-level environmental insights. Led by the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change’s Peri Dworatzek, a senior data
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Understanding the economy’s impact on and relationships with ecosystems
by Andrew Reeves Andrew Reeves I’m the Post-Doctoral Fellow in Ecological Macroeconomics and Metrics, working in the International Ecological Footprint Learning Lab (IEFLL). My work encompasses several strands of research, all relating to the core assumption of ecological economics: that
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Ethical obligation to confront scholasticide in Gaza
In photo (L-R): Profs. Stefan Kipfer, Ahmed Shaban, Pablo Idahosa and Ratiba Hadj-Moussa. In Fall 2024, EUC hosted an event titled ‘Confronting Scholasticide,’ where visiting professor Dr. Ahmed Abu Shaban recounts the struggles of developing independent Palestinian educational institutions amid
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Brewing change: Rethinking coffee cup habits for a sustainable future
Daniela Palma by Daniela Palma “The truth is, the natural world is changing. And we are totally dependent on that world. It provides our food, water, and air. It is the most precious thing we have and we need to
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Alumni Spotlights
Bachelor in Environmental Studies 2019
Bachelor in Geography 2017
Master in Environmental Studies 2003
Bachelor in Environmental Studies 2013
Bachelor in Environmental Studies 2020
Master in Environmental Studies 2022
Bachelor in Geography 2014
Bachelor in Environmental Studies 2012
Land Acknowledgement
We recognize that many Indigenous Nations have longstanding relationships with the territories upon which York University campuses are located that precede the establishment of York University. York University acknowledges its presence on the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations. The area known as Tkaronto has been care taken by the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Huron-Wendat. It is now home to many First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities. We acknowledge the current treaty holders, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. This territory is subject of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement to peaceably share and care for the Great Lakes Region