The studies focus on sustainable management of natural resources, with special emphasis on conservation, water management and environmental health assessment. The courses address future environmental challenges from different perspectives where ecological and environmental knowledge and green innovations are the tools towards a sustainable future.

A central issue is how scientific results can be applied to solve environmental problems by forming management procedures combating the adverse effects of human disturbances such as climate change, chemical pollution and eutrophication. Thus, scientific knowledge and applications will lead to a better environment in the future, locally and globally.