Environmental Studies

Welcome to the Environmental Studies Program at Georgetown University!

We offer a dynamic undergraduate program of study, as part of a larger community focusing its efforts at the nexus of social and ecological issues. The program emphasizes science, policy, and the humanities in equal parts to help cultivate critical and constructive perspectives on emergent environmental issues. We invite you to join us in this integrative and innovative learning community.

News and Announcements

Capstone Projects

May 12th, 2020

Environmental Studies students major in a wide range of fields across campus, and their senior year Capstone Projects reflect that breadth and scope….

ENST Fall 2020 Course Schedule!

March 24th, 2020

{Course descriptions can be found on our Program page.} ENST 110: Environment & Society (MW 3:30-4:45) Martha Weiss & Randall Amster (3 cr…

Georgetown to Divest From Fossil Fuels

February 7th, 2020

(Washington Post, 2/6/20): Georgetown University’s president announced Thursday that the school will stop making new investments of endowment f…

Book Launch & Discussion

October 29th, 2019

Globalism and Localization Thursday, November 7th, 5pm WALSH Building, Room 498 Join us for a panel discussion of the new book, Glo…

  • Visiting regional farm.
  • Foraging bounty!
  • Canoeing local watershed.

Sustainability Events on Campus