Master Climate Adaptation Governance

Why can multiple regions be affected by climate change in different ways? And how can climate adaptation make cities flourish and prosper? During this Master's programme in Climate Adaptation Governance at the University of Groningen you will not only study the relationship between transformative change and community-based solutions but specialise further in the field of governance for climate adaptation.

A unique Climate Adaptation Governance track

In this master's programme, you will take specialised courses in governance as well as in urban and community-based adaptation. After taking advanced skills training courses in intervention impact assessments, data collection, and analytical methods, you will conduct field research on a topic of relevance to climate adaptation governance and write your Master’s thesis.

✔ Analyze historical, contemporary, and future socio-cultural landscapes

✔ Enjoy field trips, workshops and simulations via local and global partner networks

✔ Learn all about cultural, political, economic and technological perspectives on current global issues

Why Brigitta recommends this Master's programme

"The most exciting part of my Master study is the people I got to meet. All my friends and the people within my programme have such a beautiful outlook on the world around them, they really care about important social causes, and many of them have traveled all around the world.

It has been so lovely to be surrounded by like minded people and to be able to learn from their experiences. In addition, I have loved all the field excursions that I have been able to partake in in the programme."

Career

The year 2023 will see the first stocktake of worldwide adaptation efforts under the Paris Agreement. Through this track you develop the expertise to tackle these challenges.

As a leading Cultural Geographer in this expertise, you will be able to work as researcher and lecturer in academia, or as an analyst or trainer within both the public and private sectors. 

General Information

Studying at the University of Groningen means studying at a university ranked among the top 100 worldwide. Climate Adaptation and Governance is part of Campus Fryslân, the eleventh Faculty of the University of Groningen, located in Leeuwarden, the capital of the province of Friesland. Campus Fryslân is an interdisciplinary faculty that conducts teaching and research of societal importance at a national and international scale. You can study the Master track Climate Adaptation Governance at Campus Fryslân.

Questions?

Would you like to know more about the Cultural Geopgraphy track in Climate Adaptation Governance? Or do you have questions about studying in Leeuwarden or about how the application and selection procedure works? If so, contact us via phone at +31(0)58 2055000 or by email at cf-masters rug.nl. We are more than happy to help you!