Environmental Sciences and Humanities Institute (UniFR_ESH Institute)

The UniFR_ESH Institute places a special emphasis on the ethical issues arising from environmental practice and the challenges of the just distribution of environmental burdens - both in research and teaching.

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Completed doctoral thesis: Tristan Katz on Wild Animal Suffering

On 27 March 2025, Tristan Katz completed his doctorate at the Environmental Science and Humanities Institute.

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Microcertification Sustainability in practice

The first microcertification at the University of Fribourg begins this year.

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Cooperation with the EthicsLab of the Université Catholique d'Afrique Centrale

The UniFR_ESH Institute, in cooperation with the EthicsLab of the Université Catholique d'Afrique Centrale, organised a doctoral seminar on climate justice in Yaoundé (Cameroon)

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Study Programms

The teaching in environmental sciences and humanities conveys interdisciplinary thinking – as a valuable addition to any bachelor major or as a full master program.

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Research

Research at the institute scrutinizes environmental challenges and methods for decision-making in the fields of sustainability and climate change from an ethical perspective.

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Master Programs Environmental Sciences and Humanities

  • Environmental Sciences and Humanities (Major/Minor) 
  • Environmental Humanities and Ethics in Interdisciplinary Contexts (Major/Minor)

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Bachelor Minors in Environmental Sciences

  • Environmental Sciences (30 ECTS)
  • Environmental Law (60 ECTS)
  • Applied Environmental Management (60 ECTS)

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