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Environmental Sciences and Humanities Institute (UniFR_ESH Institute)

The UniFR_ESH Institute places a special emphasis on the ethical and cultural issues arising from environmental practice and the challenges of the just distribution of environmental burdens - both in research and teaching.

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UniFR_ESH at the World Biodiversity Forum 2026 Davos

Members of the UniFR_ESH institute will be participating in the World Biodiversity Forum 2026 in Davos from 14–18 June!

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A podcast about sustainability created by students

“Sustainability Talks @Unifr” is a podcast produced by students at the University of Fribourg as part of the “Sustainability in Practice” micro-certification program.

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Call for Papers: 5th Swiss Animal-Environmental Ethics Network Meeting

The fifth "Swiss Animal-Environmental Ethics Network Meeting” takes place on November 5, 2026 at the University of Fribourg. The Call for Paper is open.

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Study Programms

The teaching in environmental sciences and humanities conveys interdisciplinary thinking – as a valuable addition to any bachelor major or as a full master program.

Research

Research at the institute scrutinizes environmental challenges and methods for decision-making in the fields of sustainability and climate change from an ethical and cultural studies perspective.