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Doctor in Sustainability

Program description.

The Doctor in Sustainability (DSus) is a professional doctorate program that aims to produce graduates who can develop research-based solutions to persistent sustainability challenges. It will address the need for professionals with advanced academic training who are expected to develop transformative research approaches to address wicked problems based on practical issues in their profession.  The threats and complex challenges that human society is facing now calls for a pluridisciplinary approach that transcends  traditional solutions, promotes intersectoral cooperation and collaboration and takes on intergenerational equity perspectives.   

The DSus will marry the theoretical frameworks from academic community and the practical knowledge and experiences drawn from the field and work-base setting and with enough flexibility to strengthen the students’ proficiency in the pillars of sustainability — economic, social, and environmental. By providing a shared learning environment for the practitioners and academics working on sustainability, this program shall allow for co-design and co-creation of knowledge that promotes partnerships and collaborative action not only in academic courses but also in actual application in the field through their dissertation.   

The program aims to produce graduates who:

• have a clear grasp of sustainability worldviews;
• can make sense and anticipate complex problems;
• develop innovative, participatory and research-based solutions to problems which do not seem to have obvious optimal solutions using pluridisciplinary approaches;
• link and apply use-inspired knowledge in adaptive settings; 
• have the strategic competence to manage transitions by designing, facilitating and implementing interventions and transformative strategies; and
• cognizant of the relationships across systems scales and their implications to intergenerational equity 

The program aims to produce professional doctorates who are: analyst, facilitator, communicator, integrator, negotiator, and translator of pluridisciplinary perspectives and is designed to accommodate different disciplines, philosophies of science and methodologies, as long as these lead to innovative solutions that can contribute to a transition of societal, institutional and regulatory structures towards sustainability.

Program Goals

The Doctor in Sustainability program aims to develop graduates who are able to:

• Demonstrate highly advanced systematic  knowledge and skills in highly specialized and/or complex interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field of learning;
• Utilize of complex research/creative work and/or professional practice and/or the advancement of learning with full independence in individual work and/or in teams of interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary setting;
• Apply a more complex setting that demands leadership in research and creative work with strategic value added; and
• Apply a significant level of expertise-based autonomy and accountability to professional leadership for innovation, research, and/or development management in highly specialized or interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary fields.
• Evaluate the complexity of sustainability issues and challenges in institutional, local, national, regional and global settings from the lenses of sustainability concepts and frameworks;
• Design pluridisciplinary, intersectoral, and intergenerational equity-informed sustainability frameworks, models and systems that can be used in analyzing and evaluating actual scenarios, managing transitioning to sustainability and developing sustainability transition pathways
• Generate transformative, innovative and context-based solutions and  institutional support systems  in addressing a wide range of wicked and complex global societal and environmental challenges; 
• Demonstrate advanced leadership in professional sustainability research settings through management of pluridisciplinary teams, informed, reflective, and participatory decision making, and collaborative partnerships.

FMDS Socials

Applicants for admission must:

• have a Master’s degree in any discipline;
• have a general weighted average  of “1.75” or better for non-UP graduate or “2.0” or better for UP graduate, or its equivalent;
• demonstrate qualities of, and potentials for leadership as shown in their statement of purpose, references, and other pertinent documents;
• have at least 5 years of relevant work experience and/or equivalent research experience as evidenced by CV, certificate of employment, or a portfolio  of scholarly publication (e.g., publications and studies undertaken wherein the applicant is an author,  policy papers, technical paper)  and/or creative work;
• submit a 500-word personal mission and vision as a student of the program;
• complete the Distance Education Readiness Module;
• submit a dissertation concept proposal outlining the research problem and research framework (2000 words)*
• English language proficiency report indicating that the applicant, who is not a native speaker of English and who did not take previous academic coursework in English, has passed a valid English proficiency examination. Applicants must have at least the following:

(No other English test score is accepted)

• have proficiency in the use of computers and the Internet, which may be an actual demonstration of proficiency in the use of computer technologies, the Internet, and other information and communication tools essential for undertaking independent research;
• submit a Valid Official Transcript of Records (ToR) from the applicant’s Alma Mater recognized by the CHED or the University of the Philippines;
• submit two letters of recommendation from former professors, or from current/previous employers, or colleagues in the field of development;
• submit an official receipt to testify that the applicant has paid the required application fee to the UPOU;
• submit a Special Needs Statement that would include but not limited to physical and mental conditions that might require special attention or support service; and
• attend the Midyear Intensive Program **

* An adviser will be assigned to the student at the start of the application process to guide him/her in developing the dissertation concept proposal.

** Students need to undergo an Intensive Program before being officially accepted in the doctoral program. Graduates of similar programs from other universities may apply for exemption subject for approval by the admissions committee.

Enrollment Procedures

Online Registration is done through the Student Portal . Follow these instructions on how to register online. If you have further questions, take a look at the Enrollment FAQs.

Mode of Instruction

The Doctor in Sustainability consists of 46 units distributed as follows:

Core Courses (15 units)

• SUS 301. Worldviews of  Sustainability 
• SUS 302. Complex Sustainable Systems
• SUS 303. Education for Sustainable Development
• SUS 304.  Managing Sustainability Transitions (Prerequisite: SUS 302)
• SUS 305. Communicating Sustainability

Electives* (12 units)

• Elective 2 
• Elective 3 

Research Courses (7 units)

• SUS 380. Sustainability Research Methodologies I
• SUS 381. Sustainability Research Methodologies II
• SUS 399. Collaborative Research Problem Setting for Sustainability (Colloquium)

Doctoral Dissertation (12 units)

• SUS 400. Doctoral Dissertation

Note: One (1) publication in a peer-reviewed journal is also a requirement for graduation.

* The electives to be taken shall be drawn from  a list of eligible courses (if 200 level, must be handled by a PhD faculty member) available from UPOU or the other CUs and upon advice by the research panel/advisory committee. Sustainability is drawn from three pillars, environmental, socio-political and economic. It is assumed that the student shall choose electives that shall strengthen and enhance the student’s capacity to pursue sustainability research.

** Students may also take non-credit UPOU massive open online courses (MOOCs) on sustainable development to gain additional knowledge on specific relevant topics.

Program of Study

Students are expected to take the courses in the following sequence:

Regular Load

* This track applies to students on scholarship requiring a minimum number of enrolled courses per semester that is usually more than the UPOU regular load of 6 units per semester. This track is subject to approval of the Program Chair.

Program Policies

To be retained in the program, a student should have a general weighted average of 2.0 or better in his/her course work at the end of each academic year until the completion of the Program of Study. Any other existing policies on retention should be applied.

Transfer/Shifting

Students transferring from other colleges/universities may be admitted into the program and may apply for crediting of courses previously completed, subject to relevant University rules.

The Doctor in Sustainability Program Chair will evaluate courses applied for crediting. Additional requirements may be imposed as preconditions for crediting.

Students who will transfer will be required to undergo the Midyear Intensive Program and will undergo an interview by the committee.

Maximum residency rule

Students are required to finish the program within 10 years. Otherwise, they must request for the waiver of MRR. The request is subject to the approval of the Faculty Dean as per recommendation by the Program Chair (PC). The actions may be of the following:

• Disapproved;
• Re-application to the program. Re-application requires the submission of a new set of application requirements. Refer to the Admissions page for the admission procedure.
• To continue with the program especially if the student is already working on his/her terminal course such as dissertation.

The time limit for completion of a degree is inclusive of leaves.

Any applicant for graduation must have:

• completed the Program of Study with a general weighted average of 2.0 or better;
• successfully defended his/her dissertation;
• submitted at least one (1) bound copy and an electronic copy of his/her dissertation manuscript;
• presented a paper at an academic conference (virtual or face-to-face);
• satisfied all other University policies on graduation; and
• successfully published one (1) publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

For admission related details, please visit  UPOU website .

67 Best universities for Environmental Science in the Philippines

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in the Philippines ranked based on their research performance in Environmental Science. A graph of 310K citations received by 31.8K academic papers made by 67 universities in the Philippines was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

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1. University of the Philippines Diliman

For Environmental Science

2. University of the Philippines Los Banos

3. De La Salle University

4. University of the Philippines Manila

5. Ateneo de Manila University

6. University of Santo Tomas

7. Mapua University

8. Visayas State University

9. Central Luzon State University

10. Asian Institute of Management

11. University of San Carlos

12. University of the Philippines in the Visayas

13. Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology

14. Silliman University

15. University of the Philippines Baguio

16. Mindanao State University

17. Central Mindanao University

18. Caraga State University

19. University of the East - Philippines

20. Technological Institute of the Philippines

21. Benguet State University

22. University of Southern Mindanao

23. University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines

24. Isabela State University

25. University of the Philippines Mindanao

26. University of Asia and the Pacific

27. Polytechnic University of the Philippines

28. Philippine Normal University

29. Adamson University

30. Bulacan State University

31. Palawan State University

32. University of Mindanao

33. Ateneo de Davao University

34. Lyceum of the Philippines University

35. Assumption College San Lorenzo

36. Batangas State University

37. Samar State University

38. Liceo de Cagayan University

39. Leyte Normal University

40. Surigao del Sur State University

41. West Visayas State University

42. University of Southeastern Philippines

43. Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan

44. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University

45. Angeles University Foundation

46. University of Perpetual Help System DALTA

47. Bohol Island State University

48. Nueva Vizcaya State University

49. University of Zamboanga

50. Mariano Marcos State University

51. University of Eastern Philippines

52. Cebu Normal University

53. Laguna State Polytechnic University

54. Far Eastern University in Philippines

55. San Beda University

56. De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde

57. University of San Jose-Recoletos

58. Bukidnon State University

59. University of the City of Manila

60. Southern Luzon State University

61. University of the Immaculate Conception

62. Adventist University of the Philippines

63. Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies

64. Emilio Aguinaldo College

65. University of Northern Philippines

66. University of Bohol

67. Sorsogon State College

The best cities to study Environmental Science in the Philippines based on the number of universities and their ranks are Quezon , Los Banos , Manila , and Baybay .

Environmental Science subfields in the Philippines

Diploma in Environmental Planning

The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Planning (DEnP) caters the students that aim to obtain necessary analytical, theoretical, critical thinking and practical skills needed to effectuate them as full-fledged environmental planning professionals.

Governed by relevant legal directives (Presidential Decree 1308, RA 10587 and Civil Service Memorandum Circular No. 10-2017) and increasing interest in the field of environmental planning the program is also targeted to strategically to produce quality environmental planning professionals from various planning and development planning institutions in the country, specifically those from the Southern Tagalog region who aim to acquire knowledge and basic skills set in environmental planning. It will also equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge for field-based planning and spatial planning which are both necessary in the professional practice of environmental planning.

Master of Arts in Environmental Planning

The program aims to produce skilled environmental planning experts who will excel as capable planners and leaders in national planning and development. The program equips students with practical planning, scientific knowledge, and development planning/ management skills necessary to create proficient professionals in the environmental planning field.

Expected Program Outcomes

In general, uplb of all graduate programs are expected to:.

• Have the ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills in the forefront of a field;
• Possess critical and independent thinking skills needed in specialized or multidisciplinary research, and in extending or redefining knowledge or practice;
• Apply knowledge and skills in complex and unpredictable contexts, and in the development and testing of innovative solutions to resolve issues; and
• Make expert judgement and perform significant responsibility for professional knowledge, practice and management.

DEnP graduates are expected to:

• Apply collaborative professional planning skills,
• Perform environmental planning on the use and development of land and water resources; and
• Design an environmental plan to uplift community welfare while ensuring environmental integrity and upholding the ethical practice of the planning profession.

MAEnP graduates are expected to:

• Perform environmental planning on the use and development of land and water resources;
• Develop evidence-based environmental planning formulation and enforcement; and

Course Catalogue

Program Component/ List of Core Courses

A ladderized program that aims to foster proficient environmental planning experts from various institutions across the nation. The program equips graduate students with the necessary analytical, theoretical, critical thinking, and practical skills to become adept professionals in the field of environmental planning.

Schedule of DEnP Courses

Part time / Full-time Schedule

Program Requirements

In addition to the UPLB Graduate admission policies/guidelines, an applicant considered for admission in the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Planning program must have:

Completed a baccalaureate degree in environmental planning, urban/city and regional planning, town and country planning, and/or human settlements planning, or its equivalent, OR

Completed a baccalaureate degree in either social or natural sciences or related fields from any recognized institution of higher learning; and at least one year planning and planning-related experiences; and

Passed a panel interview by the Student Admissions Committee of the Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning, College of Human Ecology.

For the complete details on the Application for Admission Requirements and Process please  visit : https://gs.uplb.edu.ph/admission/how-to-apply/.

Retention, Transfer and Shifting

Policies on retention, transfer/shifting, and other rules and regulations are same as that of the UPLB Graduate School Retention Policy specified in the UPLB Graduate School Manual.

The requirement for graduation from the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Planning is the completion of all seven core courses.

Modality of Teaching Delivery

Blended class modality will be used in DEnP course delivery. Class schedules will be held on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday or during the weekends.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION CONCERNS

Course delivery, denp provides the necessary skills set and technical knowledge in environmental planning. the research skills in environmental planning is the value addition upon taking the maenp, classes will mostly be held during mondays, wednesdays and fridays or during the weekends. the schedules of the classes per section will be released at the start of the semester , classes in davao/up psae will be held in the same modality as the classes in uplb. schedules of the synchronous classes will be announced at the beginning of the class., the denp and maenp program, denp/maenp courses are delivered via blended class modality, meaning there will be a mixture of both synchronous face-to-face and online classes as well as asynchronous online classes. students will be informed of the schedules for face-to-face and online sessions at the beginning of the semester., set up a schedule with your registration adviser and process the official transfer from denp to maenp through the ladderized denp to maenp., qualification for the enp exam, denp/ maenp graduates may be able to provide a graduation certificate/ diploma which will make a graduate eligible to take the eple. prc remains the legal authority on matters related to eple., crediting of other planning courses in the denp/maenp program, yes this is possible, but it will take a rigorous process by the graduate program management committee for course credit..

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Ms in sustainability management.

As a graduate of MSSM, you will be able to demonstrate the following program outcomes:

• To analyze management problems and Issues using the perspectives of systems thinking and sustainable development
• To develop creative systems and sol;utions to management concerns, such as the implementation of sustainability vision and strategy,  minimization of ecological footprint, development of sustainable organizational culture, green marketing, and sustainability development
• To develop tools and competencies that may be required by new situations and contexts

CURRICULUM MS in Sustainability Management has pre-requisite courses, which may have been taken in the undergraduate level. Graduates of a management course generally do not need prerequisite courses Pre-requisites(Minimum number of units indicated)

• 3 units of Finance and Accounting
• 3 units of Organizational Behaviour
• 3 units of Marketing
• 3 units of IT
• 3 units of Economics
• 3 units of Statistics
• 3 units of Operations Management
• 3 units of Science and Society

Core Courses (3 x 3 units)

• LS 200:Principles of Strategic Management
• EC271: Applied Economics for Managers
• SOM 200: Research Methods( or any 3-unit research methods from Psychology, Economics,  Socicology-Anthropology, or Mathematics relevant to future research  and approved by academic adviser)

Major Courses (6 x 3 units)

• DEC 240.50: Systems Thinking for sustainability
• POM 240: Introduction to  Industrial Ecology
• FIN 240:  Environmental Finance
• ACC 240: Green Accounting
• ACC 241: Sustainability Reporting
• SOM 210: Research Report (Thesis proposal)

Electives (3 x 3 units)

• Greenhouse Gas Reporting
• Corporate Sustainability
• Business Continuity, Sustainability, and Innovation
• Leadership and Management Communication
• Business Negotiation for Sustainability
• Philippine Laws on Sustainability and Innovation
• Other 200-Level courses from JGSOM, DS, ES, Economics, Psychology, Socio-Antrophology, with approval from academic adviser

Comprehensive Units (0 units) Proposal Defense (0 units) Thesis Units (6 units): SOM 211.02 - 211.02 Total Units: 42 units  

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is sustainability management?

The field of study incorporates sustainable development with various aspects of management, e.g., enable organizations to implement sustainability vision and strategy, minimize ecological footprint, develop sustainable organizational culture, promote green marketing, and undertake sustainability reporting.  

• What value will MSSM add to my career?

MSSM aims to develop graduates who can analyze management problems and issues using the perspectives of systems thinking and sustainable development; develop creative systems and solutions to management concerns regarding sustainable development; and develop tools and competencies for sustainability as may be required by new situations and contexts. Graduates may thus serve as consultants for local and international companies looking for consultants in sustainability strategies, implementation of sustainability initiatives, and sustainability reporting, among others. They may also bring the sustainability perspective into their own businesses and use it to improve their brand and reputation. Furthermore, there is a growing trend among companies to have sustainability officers, some of whom are at senior management level.  

• What is the difference between MSSM and Master in Environmental Management (MEM)?

MSSM focuses on the incorporation of sustainability in business/industry, while the MEM focuses on environmental resource management and policy.  

• What is the difference between MSSM and environment degrees in other schools in the Philippines?

In the Philippines, environment degrees being offered have a stronger base in the natural and social sciences.  

• Do I need to take pre-requisites to enroll for MSSM?

Graduates of a management course generally do not need additional courses. Graduates from other degrees would need the following pre-requisite courses:

• 3 units of Finance and Accounting ( Acc 15 or its equivalent)
• 3 units of Organizational Behavior (L&S 100 or equivalent)
• 3 units of Marketing (Mkt 101/102/103 or equivalent)
• 3 units of IT (ITM 11/14, CS 30, or equivalent)
• 3 units of Economics ( Ec 102 or equivalent)
• 3 units of Statistics (QMT 11/12/109 or equivalent)
• 3 units of Operations Management (POM 102/104/105 or equivalent)
• 3 units of Science and Society (Sci 10 or equivalent)

The Program Director will evaluate the candidates transcript and will recommend pre-requisites as may be necessary.  

• What courses would I need to take for MSSM?

MSSM has 12 courses (3 required, 6 major, 3 electives); comprehensive exams; and a thesis. Required courses (3)

• LS 200: Principles of Strategic Management
• EC 271: Managerial Economics (pre-requisite: Basic/undergraduate Eco)
• SOM 200: Research Methods (survey of research methods used in management science)

Major courses (6)

• DEC 240.50: Systems Thinking for Sustainability
• POM 240: Introduction to Industrial Ecology
• FIN 240: Environmental Finance
• ACC 241: Sustainability Reporting
• SOM 210: Research Report (Thesis Proposal)

  Electives (any 3)

• A research methods course from JGSOM, ES, Economics, Psychology, Sociology-Anthropology, with approval of academic adviser
• ACC 241.60: Greenhouse Gas Reporting
• LS 201: Corporate Sustainability
• LS 230.50: Business Continuity, Sustainability and Innovation
• LS 240: Leadership and Management Communication
• LS 241: Business Negotiation for Sustainability
• LM 201: Philippine Laws on Sustainability and Innovation
• Other 200-level courses from JGSOM, ES, Economics, Psychology, Sociology-Anthropology, with approval of academic adviser
• How do I apply for the MSSM program?

Proceed to the Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs to process your application for MSSM. This will include an admission test, the submission of application requirements, and an interview.  

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PhD in Sustainability Science

A three-year programme with an innovative approach to sustainability issues and a global change perspective.

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Applications for September 2024 entry are now closed.  

The Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability Science Programme is a three-year programme that takes an innovative approach to sustainability, seeking to promote a better understanding of the issues by incorporating global change perspectives.

This programme will equip graduates with comprehensive, multidisciplinary knowledge of sustainability problems, and deepen their understanding of the role of environmental sustainability in addressing current issues related to global change, specifically those related to climate change and biodiversity. Students undertake problem-oriented research by playing an active role in UNU-IAS research projects, and acquire the quantitative and qualitative analytical skills necessary to understand the underlying principles of various systems involved in sustainability issues and debates.

Students can select courses from those offered by UNU-IAS, while also enjoying the opportunity to take courses at other leading universities in Japan such as the University of Tokyo, Sophia University, and International Christian University.

Programme Structure & Language

Admission requirements, how to apply, diploma programme for specialization on the paris agreement (spa), joint diploma programmes, japan foundation for unu (jfunu) scholarship.

The programme is offered on a full-time basis only. The academic year starts in September. The standard period to complete the degree requirements is 36 months or six academic semesters, excluding time spent on study leave of absence from the university. By July of their third-year students are expected to complete all of the course requirements, obtaining at least 14 credits and completing a doctoral dissertation.

The language of instruction is  English . [ Top ]

Applicants for the PhD in Sustainability Science are required to have met the following requirements by the application deadline in order to be considered:

1. A completed master’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university or institution of higher education in a field related to sustainability and a minimum of two years of professional field experience related to UNU-IAS research themes which was acquired after obtaining a university degree (full time equivalent);

Two completed master’s degrees, at least one of which must be in a discipline related to sustainability studies (those who expect to receive a second master’s degree before the entrance period of September 2024 may also apply);

2. A GPA of 2.8 or above on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to 70% on a 100 % scale) for at least one of the master’s degrees earned; and

3. English language proficiency.

The minimum score requirements for English language qualifications required by UNU-IAS are:

• 600 on TOEFL – Paper-Based Testing (PBT) OR
• 100 on TOEFL – Internet-Based Testing (IBT) OR
• 7.0 on IELTS – Academic format

*   Please note that TOEFL and ILTS test scores are valid for two years. Invalid test scores will not be accepted.   UNU-IAS requires original TOEFL/IELTS score reports (no photocopies accepted).

• TOEFL: Please order an official score report using the institution code 6991. For more information on TOEFL, please visit  http://www.ets.org/toefl/
• IELTS: Please request that an official report be sent directly to UNU-IAS. For more information on IELTS, please visit  http://www.ielts.org/  [ Top ]

Applicants who have studied for at least two consecutive years in a degree-granting university programme taught entirely in English may submit a substitute document for the English language proficiency score. [ Top ]

Please refer to the PhD Application Guidelines  for detailed instructions on how to apply. [ Top ]

• 3 March 2024: Deadline for applications
• Mid-April 2024 : Invitation to an interview and requests for submitting supporting documents by email (shortlisted applicants only)
• Mid to late April 2024 : Interviews (shortlisted applicants only)
• Late May 2024 onwards : Announcement of application results (successful applicants only)

Dates are subject to change . [ Top ]

• Application Processing Fee:  None
• Tuition Fee:  USD 12,000 per year*

To secure admission, successful applicants will be required to pay at least 50% of the tuition fee for the first academic year ( USD 6,000 *,  non-refundable ) by the due date on the invoice issued after the result announcement and prior to enrolment. Students who choose to pay annually must pay a full one-year tuition payment before the commencement of the academic year. Successful applicants are required to submit all documents and pay the tuition fee by the deadline.**

The estimated total expenses for living and studying in Tokyo for three years are approximately  USD 84,000 , including tuition fees. Applicants must ensure adequate financial resources to meet the full costs of educational and living expenses.

* The fee is subject to change .

**  UNU holida ys  are listed in the  UNU-IAS Academic Calendar .  [ Top ]

The curriculum is reviewed on a yearly basis and the course offerings may not be identical to the ones listed below.

Overview Courses (Compulsory)

• Trans-disciplinary Graduate Research Seminar I & II
• Sustainability Science Research Seminar

Elective Courses

• The United Nations System and Sustainable Development*
• Global Change and Planetary Boundaries*
• Principles of International Development Project*
• Water Resources Systems
• Education for Sustainable Development: From Global Agendas to Local Actions
• Understanding the mechanism to implement the Paris Agreement to the UNFCCC
• Frontier of Sustainability Science
• Law and Practice of the United Nations
• Climate Justice and the Right to Education
• Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Systems and Analysis: Theory and Application
• Environmental Statistics and Research Methods
• Studies of Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes
• From SDGs to Climate Change: Implementation Strategies for its Adaptation and Mitigation

Courses marked with * are held over a short period as part of the UNU Intensive Core (IC) Courses.

Other elective courses may also be offered. A wide range of elective courses offered by partner universities are also available to UNU-IAS students through credit exchange arrangements. [ Top ]

UNU-IAS offers the SPA Diploma Programme focusing on the implementation of the Paris Agreement mechanisms, such as the enhanced transparency framework, nationally determined contributions, national adaptation planning process, global stocktake and market mechanisms. By strengthening national capacity in these areas, it aims to become an essential means of implementation of the agreement and develop future leaders who will be at the forefront of these vital efforts. The diploma will be granted upon satisfactory completion of the designated courses. [ Top ]

Students of the UNU-IAS PhD programme are also encouraged to pursue one of two joint diplomas in sustainability science, which are offered in partnership with the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (UT-GSFS) and with Sophia University. These diploma programmes require students to gain 18 credits, eight of which must be from courses specified by UNU-IAS and the partner university under the respective joint diploma programme. A joint diploma can only be awarded to students who successfully complete the three-year UNU-IAS PhD degree programme. [ Top ]

The scholarship is competitive and may be awarded to eligible students who have been accepted for enrolment in the PhD programme. There is no separate application form for the scholarship as it is part of the main online application form for admission. Interested applicants must provide the necessary information and documents for the scholarship when applying to the PhD programme.

I. Coverage

The jfUNU scholarship provides a monthly allowance of 120,000 JPY as a support package for a maximum of 36 months. The tuition fees may be waived for the scholarship recipients.

II. Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must be from developing countries* who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
• Applicants who are currently living in Japan under a working visa are NOT eligible for the scholarship.
• Applicants who are already enrolled in other PhD programmes are not eligible. This includes those who have already obtained a PhD degree at an institution other than UNU-IAS.

*Developing countries included in the latest  OECD DAC list .

III. Additional Requirements

• Recipients of the jfUNU Scholarship are required to write a short essay on their learning and experiences at UNU, which is submitted to the donor organisation. Before graduation, each recipient is requested to submit a note of appreciation to the donors with reflections on their future plans.
• Recipients agree to foster collaboration with jfUNU through participating in jfUNU activities, events, and other opportunities offered to the student body. [ Top ]

Before contacting the Admissions Office, please read through the  Frequently Asked Questions  to see if your question has been answered. For any unanswered questions, please use the  Inquiry Form . [ Top ]

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MS in Environmental Science in the Philippines

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Program overview.

The Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSES) is a two-year graduate program enhances the knowledge and skills in environmental education, environmental monitoring, environmental research, environmental planning, and environmental management. The program includes topics in resource conservation, environmental laws, policies, geology, and biostatistics. 

Recommended Undergraduate Program

Students who wish to pursue a graduate degree in MS in Environmental Science should currently be taking an undergraduate degree in the science field. However, students who are not currently taking an undergraduate program in those fields but still wish to pursue the program are encouraged to take at least 18 units of courses in the relevant fields.

Subjects and Curriculum

Environmental Management Through Community Development

Environmental Evaluation and Monitoring

Environmental Planning and Management

Resource Management and Conservation

Environmental Physiology and Toxicology

Principles of Environmental Science

Advanced Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Laws and Policies

Man and His Environment

Environmental Education

Research Methodology

Environmental Geology

Advanced Ecology

Biostatistics

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

The student must have an undergraduate degree relevant to the program

An applicant with a degree not in line with the science field may still be admitted to the program as long as they take the pre-requisite courses. However, some colleges and universities admit any bachelor’s degree holders. 

The student must pass the Graduate Admissions Test of the university

Basic Requirements

Undergraduate Transcript of records (Original and Photocopy)

Recommendation letters from former professors, deans, or colleagues

Letter of intent

Most recent medical and dental health record

Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate

Copy of undergraduate diploma

(1) Latest 2”x2”ID Picture

Areas of Specialization

Plant Science

Oceanography

Soil Science

Physical Geography

Program Outcome

Graduates of MS in Environmental Science are expected to be able to:

Apply the latest developments in their specific field of practice

Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams

Demonstrate professional, social, and ethical responsibility, especially in practicing intellectual property rights and sustainable development

Work to regulate, decrease, and prevent air, water, and land pollution

Specialize in land conservation, hazardous or toxic waste removal and disposal, groundwater contamination, acid rain, or wildlife preservation

The MS in Environmental Science does not have a board examination. However, graduates may opt to take the Civil Service Examination (CSE) conducted by the Philippine Civil Service Commission (PCSC) to qualify in working in government offices. Some graduates opt to take a Doctorate degree to further gain expertise in the industry. 

Career Opportunities

Graduates of MS in Environmental Science may pursue a career path in environmental government agencies, government organizations, non-government organizations, and private sectors. They may apply as an environmental health technician, water sanitation technician, environmental compliance analyst, hygiene consultant, environmental program consultant, environmental protection analyst, academician, or a researcher.

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Established in 1994, the PhD in the Department of Environmental Studies at UCSC emphasizes close faculty-student interactions, department-wide intellectual exchange, and cross-discipline innovation. The goal of our Ph.D. program is to develop exceptional individuals with strong foundations in their own fields, and the ability to work with those in other relevant specialties.

The program draws from two main areas: ecology and social science. These are historically independent fields and UCSC's Environmental Studies program is one of the first to link them.

Graduates of the Environmental Studies Doctoral Program at UC Santa Cruz are expected to be informed in conservation biology, global change ecology, agroecology, environmental policy, and political economy of the environment. Our students have deep intellectual strength in their area of specialty, and make substantial contributions toward the understanding of an environmental problem.

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UNDP, DOF lead inter-agency Green Force to develop PH climate finance strategy

September 2, 2024.

METRO MANILA - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through the Climate Finance Network (CFN) and the Accelerating Green and Climate Finance (AGCF) Project funded by the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UK-FCDO) and the Government of Canada, respectively, is set to develop a comprehensive strategy for climate finance in the Philippines, marking a landmark effort to consolidate financing solutions for climate change action in the country.

In a strategy workshop, UNDP and the Department of Finance (DOF) led the Inter-Agency Task Force on Sustainable Finance or “Green Force” and other stakeholders to advance the climate finance agenda from public, private, and alternative sources for climate action. 

“ The effects of the recent typhoons remind us why Sustainable Development Goal No. 13 or Climate Action is urgently needed in the Philippines. Aside from adaptation and mitigation measures across infrastructure, industry, agriculture, energy, and transportation, the climate crisis also demands financing to make all these actions possible, ” said Dr. Selva Ramachandran , UNDP Philippines Resident Representative.

At its core, the Climate Finance Strategy connects funding to action. It aims to mobilize resources for climate action projects, consolidate funding from disparate sources, align public spending to the national development agenda, and encourage climate-friendly investments and innovations from the private sector.

The new strategy carves out a financing program from the Sustainable Finance Roadmap by the Green Force to focus on climate finance solutions. It also builds on funding opportunities for projects drawn from the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Implementation Plan by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Climate Change Commission (CCC). 

“ All these financing projects are commitments to empower the local government units and the national government agencies to stand on the forefront of climate action. We look forward to identifying possible needs to bridge the gaps in our shared financing requirements to implement our climate action through a whole-of-nation approach, ” said Usec. Maria Luwalhati Dorotan Tiuseco of the DOF Climate Finance Policy Group (CFPG). 

The UNDP and DOF also aim to bridge the gap on how the Philippines can access the international climate finance fund. Locally, the Green Force aims to support communities access the People’s Survival Fund (PSF) amid the country’s growing cost on disaster response, mitigation, and future-proofing cities amid climate change. 

“ This year, the UK FCDO identified that finance for climate action is a key pillar in our partnership with the Philippines, where increasing the quantity, quality, and accessibility of financing is a priority. We commit to work with stakeholders and mobilize climate finance beyond the National Adaptation Plan and the Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation Plan to improve capacity and strengthen the enabling environment for climate finance in the country, ” said Alistair White , UK FCDO Deputy Head of Mission. 

“ Canada, through its global climate finance commitment, will continue to support countries including the Philippines in their efforts to transition to low-carbon, environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient economies. We are pleased to play a role in supporting the Philippines in its efforts to develop a Climate Finance Strategy” said John Lok , Head of Cooperation Embassy of Canada to the Philippines, ” said John Lok, Head of Cooperation Embassy of Canada to the Philippines. 

The workshop was attended by officials from the UK FCDO and Embassy of Canada; members of the Green Force from the national government agencies such as the DENR, CCC, BSP, Board of Investments (BOI), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Insurance Commission (IC), Public-Private Partnership Center (PPP Center), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA); as well as representatives from the Asian Development Bank and Banco De Oro (BDO).

The workshop discussions centered on strengthening the collaboration between the different agencies and the private sector in addressing the climate change challenge. The group also aims to co-pilot climate finance solutions in the strategy that may be presented at the UN Climate Change Conference – 29 th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan this November 2024. ###

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