The University of Victoria is creating a new degree to train students for careers in climate adaptation and mitigation.
The Bachelor of Science in Climate Science will combine pre-existing courses in science and the social sciences, to prepare students to both analyze and interpret data, and communicate that data and help create policy.
The university says the program is the first of its kind in North America.
David Atkinson, one of the program’s co-leaders, said it was created in response to a growing interest in social justice from students, who are looking for the ability to take action in the face of climate change.
He said the combination of classes will cover both
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