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

New E&S Degree Approved

December 5th, 2023

The new Joint Environment & Sustainability (JESP) B.S. Degree has been approved by the University! The program is a joint offering by the Earth Commons Institute and the College of Arts &…

Spring ’24 Courses!

November 7th, 2023

We have a wide range of course offerings for the Spring 2024 term, including a few that are part of the (proposed) new Joint Environment & Sustainability Program (JESP) as noted below: ENST…

ENST SP23 Schedule

November 3rd, 2022

Below is the list of Environmental Studies courses for Spring 2023. For more information, consult the full Schedule of Classes. {Note: you can also search for electives using the “X-list: ENST”…

ENST Program Assistant position (closed)

September 1st, 2022

The Environmental Studies program is seeking a student program assistant for approximately 5-8 hours per week during the academic year. Responsibilities will include: events planning and…

Toward a Sustainable Campus & World

April 19th, 2021

“At Georgetown, our community addresses critical sustainability challenges through research, education, activism and operations. Our mission for a clean and flourishing planet for all is rooted in…

Sustainability Events on Campus

All Upcoming Events

Dissertation Defense: Henry WatsonApr. 15

  • 10:00 am
  • ICC 662

Future Encounters with “Ulysses”Apr. 15

  • 11:00 am
  • Online

RefWorks 101 from DMLApr. 15

  • 12:00 pm
  • Dahlgren Memorial Library Webinar

The Insiders’ Game: How Elites Make War and PeaceApr. 15

  • 12:30 pm
  • Mortara Center for International Studies