Environmental economics is a branch of economies which deals with economic impact of environmental policies. It looks into economics effects of world-wide environmental policies by theoretical and empirical study approaches. Environmental economics studies cost and benefits related issues related to water quality, air pollution, solid waste, global warming, and other environmental problems. Environmental economics designs the economic policy tool, assess the effectiveness of them, environmental reviews to find the balance between economic costs and returns.
The Doctoral Programme in Environmental Sciences aims to combine the pursuit of solutions to global issues (environment, ecology and social development) and a new methodological philosophy improving young researchers’ scientific culture and skills.
The PhD Programme in Science an Management of Climate Change aims at training experts with a broad, in-depth, scientific and socio-economic background, as well as with a sound and innovative research experience focusing on the dynamics of climate change and the methodologies and techniques for evaluation and management, in terms of mitigation and adaptation measures and policies.
IVM’s mission is to contribute to sustainable development and care for the environment through scientific research and teaching. A unique feature of the institute is the capacity to conduct environmental studies in their societal and economic context by integrating natural and social science perspectives. IVM research is organised within four departments: Chemistry and Biology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Policy Analysis, and Spatial Analysis and Decision Support.
Queen Mary, University of London
The breadth of the School’s research expertise offers a wide range of opportunities for those wishing to embark on a programme of doctoral research in human or physical geography. Research students are registered for University of London degrees MPhil/PhD) and work under the close supervision of members of academic staff. We welcome applications from those wishing to study full or part- time. The School regularly holds NERC Algorithm Studentships and is part of Queen Mary’s Block Grant from the AHRC. At the time of going to press, the school is recognised by the ESRC for +3 and 1+3 Studentships and CASE Studentships, and is part of the College’s bid (jointly with Goldsmiths College) to host an ESRC Doctoral Training Centre.
University of Kiel
A broad range of natural sciences, economics, medical science, mathematics, legal and social science are used to investigate the role of the oceans in global change, and implement sustainable management of living and non-living resources.
University of Birmingham
Our key research areas are: air pollution; aquatic chemistry and pollution; ecology of industrial pollution; and persistent organic pollutants. Our research attracts extensive funding from many sources. The collaborative nature of much of our work, together with the mix of pure, strategic and applied research, provides a dynamic and internationally recognised research environment.
Queen Mary, University of London
The breadth of the School’s research expertise offers a wide range of opportunities for those wishing to embark on a programme of doctoral research in human or physical geography. Research students are registered for University of London degrees MPhil/PhD) and work under the close supervision of members of academic staff. We welcome applications from those wishing to study full or part- time. The School regularly holds NERC Algorithm Studentships and is part of Queen Mary’s Block Grant from the AHRC. At the time of going to press, the school is recognised by the ESRC for +3 and 1+3 Studentships and CASE Studentships, and is part of the College’s bid (jointly with Goldsmiths College) to host an ESRC Doctoral Training Centre.
Free University of Bozen Bolzano
The Ph.D. program is focused on the study of mountain environments and on the management of mountain ecosystems. The research topics involve activities in the areas of: management biotic and abiotic resources, energetic efficiency in agro-forestry processes, climate change, renewable energies, quality of products.