environmental management bachelor thesis

Environmental Science and Management

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

• Bachelor of Science

Do you want to contribute solutions to environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, pollution, water use and land use? Environmental scientists advance our understanding of how people are affecting the world around us, and they connect that understanding to management and policy. Students in the environmental science and management major complete a capstone course that integrates the science, policy, management and biology aspects of the major. All students have opportunities to gain practical experiences through field courses and a required internship.

Major Requirements

Courses in biology, chemistry, physics, economics and calculus form the lower-division foundation of the ESM major curriculum. The upper-division core consists of courses in physical, biological and social sciences, as well as applied courses in environmental monitoring, GIS, impact reporting and statistical analysis. In their junior year, students must choose a specialized track from the six options. A capstone course is required for all seniors and serves to integrate the science, policy, management and biology aspects of the ESM major. All students gain practical experience through field courses and a required internship. Selected students may also pursue an honors thesis during their senior year. The ESM major is hosted by both the Environmental Science and Policy department and the Land, Air and Water Resources department.

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• Environmental science
• Natural resource management
• Ecology and evolutionary biology
• Geographic information systems
• Environmental policy

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• California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Research Topics & Ideas: Environment

100+ Environmental Science Research Topics & Ideas

Finding and choosing a strong research topic is the critical first step when it comes to crafting a high-quality dissertation, thesis or research project. Here, we’ll explore a variety research ideas and topic thought-starters related to various environmental science disciplines, including ecology, oceanography, hydrology, geology, soil science, environmental chemistry, environmental economics, and environmental ethics.

NB – This is just the start…

The topic ideation and evaluation process has multiple steps . In this post, we’ll kickstart the process by sharing some research topic ideas within the environmental sciences. This is the starting point though. To develop a well-defined research topic, you’ll need to identify a clear and convincing research gap , along with a well-justified plan of action to fill that gap.

If you’re new to the oftentimes perplexing world of research, or if this is your first time undertaking a formal academic research project, be sure to check out our free dissertation mini-course. Also be sure to also sign up for our free webinar that explores how to develop a high-quality research topic from scratch.

Overview: Environmental Topics

• Ecology /ecological science
• Atmospheric science
• Oceanography
• Soil science
• Environmental chemistry
• Environmental economics
• Environmental ethics
• Examples  of dissertations and theses

Topics & Ideas: Ecological Science

• The impact of land-use change on species diversity and ecosystem functioning in agricultural landscapes
• The role of disturbances such as fire and drought in shaping arid ecosystems
• The impact of climate change on the distribution of migratory marine species
• Investigating the role of mutualistic plant-insect relationships in maintaining ecosystem stability
• The effects of invasive plant species on ecosystem structure and function
• The impact of habitat fragmentation caused by road construction on species diversity and population dynamics in the tropics
• The role of ecosystem services in urban areas and their economic value to a developing nation
• The effectiveness of different grassland restoration techniques in degraded ecosystems
• The impact of land-use change through agriculture and urbanisation on soil microbial communities in a temperate environment
• The role of microbial diversity in ecosystem health and nutrient cycling in an African savannah

Topics & Ideas: Atmospheric Science

• The impact of climate change on atmospheric circulation patterns above tropical rainforests
• The role of atmospheric aerosols in cloud formation and precipitation above cities with high pollution levels
• The impact of agricultural land-use change on global atmospheric composition
• Investigating the role of atmospheric convection in severe weather events in the tropics
• The impact of urbanisation on regional and global atmospheric ozone levels
• The impact of sea surface temperature on atmospheric circulation and tropical cyclones
• The impact of solar flares on the Earth’s atmospheric composition
• The impact of climate change on atmospheric turbulence and air transportation safety
• The impact of stratospheric ozone depletion on atmospheric circulation and climate change
• The role of atmospheric rivers in global water supply and sea-ice formation

Topics & Ideas: Oceanography

• The impact of ocean acidification on kelp forests and biogeochemical cycles
• The role of ocean currents in distributing heat and regulating desert rain
• The impact of carbon monoxide pollution on ocean chemistry and biogeochemical cycles
• Investigating the role of ocean mixing in regulating coastal climates
• The impact of sea level rise on the resource availability of low-income coastal communities
• The impact of ocean warming on the distribution and migration patterns of marine mammals
• The impact of ocean deoxygenation on biogeochemical cycles in the arctic
• The role of ocean-atmosphere interactions in regulating rainfall in arid regions
• The impact of ocean eddies on global ocean circulation and plankton distribution
• The role of ocean-ice interactions in regulating the Earth’s climate and sea level

Tops & Ideas: Hydrology

• The impact of agricultural land-use change on water resources and hydrologic cycles in temperate regions
• The impact of agricultural groundwater availability on irrigation practices in the global south
• The impact of rising sea-surface temperatures on global precipitation patterns and water availability
• Investigating the role of wetlands in regulating water resources for riparian forests
• The impact of tropical ranches on river and stream ecosystems and water quality
• The impact of urbanisation on regional and local hydrologic cycles and water resources for agriculture
• The role of snow cover and mountain hydrology in regulating regional agricultural water resources
• The impact of drought on food security in arid and semi-arid regions
• The role of groundwater recharge in sustaining water resources in arid and semi-arid environments
• The impact of sea level rise on coastal hydrology and the quality of water resources

Topics & Ideas: Geology

• The impact of tectonic activity on the East African rift valley
• The role of mineral deposits in shaping ancient human societies
• The impact of sea-level rise on coastal geomorphology and shoreline evolution
• Investigating the role of erosion in shaping the landscape and impacting desertification
• The impact of mining on soil stability and landslide potential
• The impact of volcanic activity on incoming solar radiation and climate
• The role of geothermal energy in decarbonising the energy mix of megacities
• The impact of Earth’s magnetic field on geological processes and solar wind
• The impact of plate tectonics on the evolution of mammals
• The role of the distribution of mineral resources in shaping human societies and economies, with emphasis on sustainability

Topics & Ideas: Soil Science

• The impact of dam building on soil quality and fertility
• The role of soil organic matter in regulating nutrient cycles in agricultural land
• The impact of climate change on soil erosion and soil organic carbon storage in peatlands
• Investigating the role of above-below-ground interactions in nutrient cycling and soil health
• The impact of deforestation on soil degradation and soil fertility
• The role of soil texture and structure in regulating water and nutrient availability in boreal forests
• The impact of sustainable land management practices on soil health and soil organic matter
• The impact of wetland modification on soil structure and function
• The role of soil-atmosphere exchange and carbon sequestration in regulating regional and global climate
• The impact of salinization on soil health and crop productivity in coastal communities

Topics & Ideas: Environmental Chemistry

• The impact of cobalt mining on water quality and the fate of contaminants in the environment
• The role of atmospheric chemistry in shaping air quality and climate change
• The impact of soil chemistry on nutrient availability and plant growth in wheat monoculture
• Investigating the fate and transport of heavy metal contaminants in the environment
• The impact of climate change on biochemical cycling in tropical rainforests
• The impact of various types of land-use change on biochemical cycling
• The role of soil microbes in mediating contaminant degradation in the environment
• The impact of chemical and oil spills on freshwater and soil chemistry
• The role of atmospheric nitrogen deposition in shaping water and soil chemistry
• The impact of over-irrigation on the cycling and fate of persistent organic pollutants in the environment

Topics & Ideas: Environmental Economics

• The impact of climate change on the economies of developing nations
• The role of market-based mechanisms in promoting sustainable use of forest resources
• The impact of environmental regulations on economic growth and competitiveness
• Investigating the economic benefits and costs of ecosystem services for African countries
• The impact of renewable energy policies on regional and global energy markets
• The role of water markets in promoting sustainable water use in southern Africa
• The impact of land-use change in rural areas on regional and global economies
• The impact of environmental disasters on local and national economies
• The role of green technologies and innovation in shaping the zero-carbon transition and the knock-on effects for local economies
• The impact of environmental and natural resource policies on income distribution and poverty of rural communities

Topics & Ideas: Environmental Ethics

• The ethical foundations of environmentalism and the environmental movement regarding renewable energy
• The role of values and ethics in shaping environmental policy and decision-making in the mining industry
• The impact of cultural and religious beliefs on environmental attitudes and behaviours in first world countries
• Investigating the ethics of biodiversity conservation and the protection of endangered species in palm oil plantations
• The ethical implications of sea-level rise for future generations and vulnerable coastal populations
• The role of ethical considerations in shaping sustainable use of natural forest resources
• The impact of environmental justice on marginalized communities and environmental policies in Asia
• The ethical implications of environmental risks and decision-making under uncertainty
• The role of ethics in shaping the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable future for the construction industry
• The impact of environmental values on consumer behaviour and the marketplace: a case study of the ‘bring your own shopping bag’ policy

Examples: Real Dissertation & Thesis Topics

While the ideas we’ve presented above are a decent starting point for finding a research topic, they are fairly generic and non-specific. So, it helps to look at actual dissertations and theses to see how this all comes together.

Below, we’ve included a selection of research projects from various environmental science-related degree programs to help refine your thinking. These are actual dissertations and theses, written as part of Master’s and PhD-level programs, so they can provide some useful insight as to what a research topic looks like in practice.

• The physiology of microorganisms in enhanced biological phosphorous removal (Saunders, 2014)
• The influence of the coastal front on heavy rainfall events along the east coast (Henson, 2019)
• Forage production and diversification for climate-smart tropical and temperate silvopastures (Dibala, 2019)
• Advancing spectral induced polarization for near surface geophysical characterization (Wang, 2021)
• Assessment of Chromophoric Dissolved Organic Matter and Thamnocephalus platyurus as Tools to Monitor Cyanobacterial Bloom Development and Toxicity (Hipsher, 2019)
• Evaluating the Removal of Microcystin Variants with Powdered Activated Carbon (Juang, 2020)
• The effect of hydrological restoration on nutrient concentrations, macroinvertebrate communities, and amphibian populations in Lake Erie coastal wetlands (Berg, 2019)
• Utilizing hydrologic soil grouping to estimate corn nitrogen rate recommendations (Bean, 2019)
• Fungal Function in House Dust and Dust from the International Space Station (Bope, 2021)
• Assessing Vulnerability and the Potential for Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) in Sudan’s Blue Nile Basin (Mohamed, 2022)
• A Microbial Water Quality Analysis of the Recreational Zones in the Los Angeles River of Elysian Valley, CA (Nguyen, 2019)
• Dry Season Water Quality Study on Three Recreational Sites in the San Gabriel Mountains (Vallejo, 2019)
• Wastewater Treatment Plan for Unix Packaging Adjustment of the Potential Hydrogen (PH) Evaluation of Enzymatic Activity After the Addition of Cycle Disgestase Enzyme (Miessi, 2020)
• Laying the Genetic Foundation for the Conservation of Longhorn Fairy Shrimp (Kyle, 2021).

Looking at these titles, you can probably pick up that the research topics here are quite specific and narrowly-focused , compared to the generic ones presented earlier. To create a top-notch research topic, you will need to be precise and target a specific context with specific variables of interest . In other words, you’ll need to identify a clear, well-justified research gap.

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Department of Environmental Systems Science

Bachelor’s thesis (from hs 23).

The Bachelor's thesis is an independently written scientific work. This can be an empirical investigation, a literature study, a planning task or a practical project.

By writing a Bachelor's thesis (BA), the students learn to

- tackle a problem with scientific methods and concepts, - write a report according to scientific standards, - and to quote correctly from the literature.

• Together with the supervisor, the students determine the topic and the form of the BA.
• A BA in social sciences and humanities deals with a question at the interface between social and humanities studies as well as the environment and sustainability. Social and humanities methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation are used.
• A BA in natural sciences deals with a topic at the interface between natural sciences, environment and sustainability. Natural science methods of data collection, evaluation and interpretation are used.
• A BA in engineering deals with the environmental impacts of a human technical activity. It can be an analysis, an assessment or the future design of this activity.
• In inter- or transdisciplinary works , insights from different disciplines are brought together or social actors are included in the work.
• The BA is usually carried out in the third year of studies.
• The BA results in 10 CP. This corresponds to a workload of approx. 300 hours (approx. 7.5 weeks full-time).
• A maximum of 9 months (38 weeks) is available for completing the BA . The Download mandatory schedule (PDF, 325 KB) vertical_align_bottom should be designed for a maximum of 6 months, s o that a time buffer is planned for unforeseen events . If the BA is conducted in a high part-time or full-time capacity, the processing time is correspondingly shorter .
• Prerequisites for  starting the BA are the successful first year examination and at least 110 CP in the BSc degree programme Environmental Sciences. It is recommended to successfully complete examination blocks 1, 2 and 3 before starting the BA. Additionally, the specialisation must be entered in myStudies before registering for the Bachelor's thesis.
• In myStudies, the BA (701-0010-10) is taken as work.
• The start date is entered by the student. Further details such as the name and email of the supervisor and the title of the BA are also required
• When enrolling in the BA, a Download mandatory schedule (PDF, 325 KB) vertical_align_bottom must be uploaded. If the supervisor requires a research plan (1-2 A4 pages; in agreement with the supervisor), this document must also be uploaded in addition to the time schedule.
• Basically, all professors and lecturers involved in the teaching of the Environmental Sciences degree programme are authorized to supervise a BA.
• It is strongly recommended that the supervisor and the student fill out and sign the Download Agreement (PDF, 480 KB) vertical_align_bottom .
• No external supervisors are allowed.
• Responsibility for BA in social sciences and humanities can only be assumed by supervisors who teach in this field. The same applies to BA in natural sciences and technology.

Supervisor and coach:

• The supervisor has the official and formal responsibility for the BA. She/he is a professor or lecturer at D-USYS. A supervisor can be involved in the BA very closely or choose a coach for this purpose.
• A coach is a scientific staff member qualified in the field of BA. The coach conducts regular meetings with the student and supports her/him in the implementation and elaboration of the BA.

Within the BA, at least three supervision meetings take place with the supervisor or the coach, if the supervisor does not take over the supervision him-/herself.

• An initial meeting focuses on requirements, expectations of the supervisor, special standards if applicable, delimitation of the topic, time schedule and research plan, important literature.
• The meeting in the course of the work is to check whether the BA is on the "right track", whether the topic is being treated correctly, with suitable means and the appropriate level of detail and  if there are difficulties or uncertainties.
• The third meeting takes place after the BA has been handed in . It serves to give the student comprehensive feedback on the quality of the work in terms of content, form and on the work process (incl. grading).
• Students can submit a draft of the BA and receive qualified feedback.
• The supervisor ensures that regular supervision takes place during the BA.
• The BA is often structured conventionally : An introduction with question is followed by a methodological part, results, discussion, conclusion and list of literature. In consultation with the supervisor, however, alternative formats such as essay, literature review, technical report or script are also possible. The format of the BA should be determinded with the supervisor right at the beginning.
• The BA can also be carried out as a group work if the supervisor agrees.
• The BA can be written in a national language or in English in consultation with the supervisor.
• The latest possible submission date is calculated from the start date plus 38 weeks.
• The form in which the BA must be submitted (printed, bound, as PDF, etc.) is discussed with the supervisor.
• The signed Download Declaration of Originality (PDF, 183 KB) vertical_align_bottom is part of the BA.

A deadline extension is only possible in exceptional cases. The Director of Studies decides on requests in consultation with the supervisor.

The front page must contain the following information:

• Type of thesis (Bachelor's thesis)
• Name of the student
• Student ID no.
• Degree Programme Environmental Sciences
• Title of the Bachelor's thesis
• Supervisor, with the academic institution (group, institute)
• Coach, with the academic institution (only if available; does not give an evaluation)
• Date of submission (dd/mm/yyyy)
• Note "Confidential" (only if asked)

There are no restrictions on the design regarding order, image, logo (not ETH) etc.

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The submitted BA is graded by the supervisor according to the criteria listed below, which are usually equally weighted. The weight of criterion 5 may depend on the assignment.

• Contribution to answering the research question
• Originality of the work
• Practical relevance of the results (especially for theses in the technical field)
• Assertions and conclusions are backed up by facts and arguments.

2) Transparency/Reproduciblity

•   The data and statements used are substantiated by sources and reproduced in their own language or as verbatim quotations.
• Data collection and analysis are correct.
• Assured knowledge, facts and doctrines are separated from assumptions and own thoughts.
• It is evident which methods or theoretical foundations were used.  

3) Communicative quality  

• The BA is - in relation to the addressees - logically structured and written in an understandable way.
• The findings are clearly presented.
• There is a scientifically sound discussion.
• There is a meaningful summary.
• The layout is appealing.

4) Formal quality  

• The texts are written independently or marked as citations.
• The rules of citation are respected.
• Grammar, spelling and punctuation are correct.

5) Independence in the working process

• Did the student contribute his/her own ideas and creative thinking to the BA?
• Has feedback and criticism been implemented and processed constructively?
• The weight of criterion 5 depends on the assignment.

Unless otherwise agreed, the grade will be announced through myStudies no later than 4 weeks after submission of the thesis.

A non-passed BA can be repeated once. In case of a repetition, a new topic must be worked on with a different supervisor. Further information regarding the repetition of the BA is described in the Studienreglement (in German).

• Download Schedule (PDF, 325 KB) vertical_align_bottom and Download Declaration of Originality (PDF, 183 KB) vertical_align_bottom for the Bachelor's thesis
• "Ready for take-off: How to start your Bachelor's and Master's thesis”: Moodle-Link
• Information on the Bachelor's thesis is given in the Bachelor's seminar of the specialisation in the 5th semester.
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Department of environmental studies: undergraduate student theses.

Amazon Deforestation and Its Effects on Local Climate , Andrew Baker

Observing Wildlife in Different Urban Environments , Colleen Ballinger

AN ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING MUNICIPAL BIOCHAR IMPLEMENTATION IN VOLUNTARY CARBON MARKETS , Jadon Basilevac

Evaluating Biophilic Design Characteristics in Lincoln Public Schools , Sarah Burr

Spatiotemporal Activity Patterns of Red Foxes and Coyotes in Wilderness Park, Lincoln, Nebraska. , Adam Carlson

Recycling attitudes and behaviors toward single-use plastics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln , Jadyn Chasek

Survey of Energy Literacy in Lincoln, NE Households , Bella Devney

Correlation Between Fire and Preservation in the Pacific Northwest & Most Cost-Efficient MitigationTactics , Liam Doherty-Herwitz

Analyzing the Effect of Guided Nature Walks on Human Behavior , Jake Duffy

STUDENT PERSPECTIVES OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION USE ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS , Brynn Fuelberth

SOLAR ENERGY IMPLEMENTATION IN RURAL COMMUNITIES , Corie Gleason

State of Utah et al. v Walsh et al. , Ethan Halman Gonzalez

Regenerative Agriculture –A Pathway for Addressing Nebraska’s Water Quality and Soil Degradation Challenges , Kjersten Hyberger

Proposing Urban Agroforestry Designs for Lincoln, Nebraska: A Model From Berlin, Germany , Noah Johnson

Analyzing The Effects Of Cold Frontal Passage On The Feeding Habits Of Micropterus Salmoides (Largemouth Bass) , Ethan Lang

Turfgrass Alternatives for the Modern Yard , John Lonowski

Rails to Trails Program: Neighborhood Dynamics in Lincoln, Nebraska , Emma McCormick

ANALYZING SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION & MITIGATION STRATEGIES IN LOUISIANA AND THE NETHERLANDS , Jonah McDowell

Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Nebraska State Park Visitation , Bailey Mullins

Examining the Psychology and Human Behavior of Sustainable Living: The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Climate Change Education , Samantha Nielsen

GENDER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: A CROSS-NATIONAL ANALYSIS ON POLITICAL REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN AND SUBSEQUENT STATE SUSTAINABILITY , Erin O'Sullivan

Perception of Nature Based on Childhood Experiences , Kaitlyn Richards

IDENTIFYING A CONSUMER-PRODUCER AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE GAP , Aspen Rittgarn

EVALUATING ECOSYSTEM HEALTH OF THE SALT CREEK BASIN THROUGH TWO-EYED SEEING , Shelby Serritella

Place-Based Pedagogies in Post-Secondary Science Education: A Scoping Literature Review , Megan Swain

The Decline of Upland Birds in Nebraska: Maximizing Limited Habitat , Hunter Tesarek

Off the Rails: Cinematic Trains as Technological Controls of the Natural World , Trinity Thompson

Roots of Passion in Environmental UNL Students , Shane Vrbicky

Physiological Distancing Affects Climate Change Through Spatial Differences , Janette Williams

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NOISE POLLUTION AND ITS EFFECTS ON HUMAN MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH , Seth Anderson

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Environmental/Sustainability bachelor & master thesis topic help

Finding a good topic for your bachelor or master thesis can be really difficult. Maybe your supervisor has an idea or two they advise you to write about. You might even have a few of your own that you’re thinking could be relevant, but you haven’t decided one way or the other.

Well, this article will help you out . I have been in the exact same situation as you are now. Finalizing my bachelors in Business Administration (focusing on Sustainability), I ended up writing my final thesis with a classmate about a topic I never expected I would be interested in. Waste Management in the 28 core EU countries.

But before I decided on that, I went through weeks of research to find a decent topic. This is what this article is about. I will let you know about all the different topics that you might (or might not) want to write about.

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How to find a good topic for your environment thesis, topic 1: waste management, topic 2: overpopulation, topic 3: food and drink, topic 4: climate change, topic 5: tourism and traveling, topic: wildlife population & similar high-intensive research projects, topic research on google & additional support, update and book recommendation.

However, the process of finding a suitable topic to write about was quite long. We had to write about something related to environment & sustainability and in the same way, connect that to economic development. Interesting. Very interesting actually, but also quite complex. During this process, we probably came up with and discussed hundreds of potential topics. The ones we threw away were not necessarily bad, but having three people (myself, my classmate and our supervisor) agreeing on how to move forward is quite a difficult process.

So here they are, the topics you can write about in your bachelor or master thesis when you study something related to sustainability or the environment.

Waste management might sound boring. But it’s not. There is a lot to write about on this topic.

PS! I have divided every “master topic” into smaller topics. Remember that a school thesis on bachelor/master level should be quite narrow. The biggest mistake you can do is try to cover too much in one project, e.g. “What causes global warming?”.

– Look at the correlation between GDP per capita and solid waste management in various countries. For instance, why do countries with higher population numbers tend to struggle with implementing a solid recycling system?

– Investigate how improved recycling policies and technology affect how much waste that ends up in nature or on landfills. This is a project that potentially could be divided into two groups. The first factor is related to political will. But you could also write about innovation within management system. We are (luckily) handling our trash in a more sophisticated way in 2019 compared to what we did in the 70’s.

A great example is what they do in Sweden where they turn their waste into heating:

– Look into how government regulations will affect certain waste types.*

– Food waste is a hot topic, and you could look into for instance how Denmark has successfully reduced their food waste by 40 % over the last few years. Look at both political factors and how the mindset of Danes have changed. This could be super interesting, but if you wrote a longer bachelor or master thesis on this topic, I would suggest that you did some research with Danish people or be staying in Denmark for a while.

*= A very good example here is the implementation of a tax that the Norwegian and British government both ruled out. The tax harmed consumers that wanted to buy single-use plastic items – and especially plastic bags from shops. In order to save money, people turned towards using reusable bags when they went shopping. And the result for the environment? Less plastic in the UK and Norwegian cost, according to scientists. Quite interesting.

– You could look into the correlation between overpopulation and pollution . Comparing what happened in the UK during the industrial revolution to what happens in China is a very interesting topic. Many people claim that “ it is fair that the developing countries pollute so much as the West did it during the industrial revolution “.

– Look into what causes overpopulation. And based on that, try to make your own projection of how the world’s population will look like in the future. There are even many topics within the topic of overpopulation that could be interesting:

1) Lower mortality rates 2) Improved medical help in developing countries 3) Government regulations 4) And many more.

“Will we even survive?” type of topics

– Try to project how long it will take before we do not have enough natural resources to keep people alive . This could be done on a national or regional level, e.g. look at a developing country that sees a huge population growth, but at the same time got limited clean drinking water.

In 2018, Independent wrote an interesting article. The title of the article was “ Humans have used a year’s worth of Earth’s resources in just seven months “. In other words: we are already exceeding the use of natural resources. And it definitely does not help that overpopulation is a huge issue in certain regions of the world.

– Another idea would be to look at different projections for how many people there will be on this planet by year 2050. Hundreds of different scientists have made different projections based on what they believe will happen to humanity. Those can actually be quite interesting.

– How bad is it really to eat meat? A good question would be: what would happen to the greenhouse gas emissions if everyone replaced their beef with chicken? As you might already know, the beef industry is one of the industries that contribute most to global warming. In the famous documentary “ Before The Flood ”, directed by Leonardo Dicaprio, a scientist says that “ if everyone ate chicken instead of meat, that would actually save the world ”. Seeing if this quote is correct would be a very interesting bachelor or master topic.

I would point out that I have previously written a long article about this topic. It is called: “ Why is eating meat bad for the environment? “. It contains a lot of useful information that you could use as inspiration to your thesis.

Another useful inspiration source is the previously mentioned movie “Before the flood”. If you got a couple of minutes, I would really recommend to at least watch the trailer:

– Is veganism good for the environment? Highly controversial and hot topic. Eating less meat is obviously a great thing for the environment. However, some reports have told us that vegan food is often traveling long distances before being sold and that it takes a lot more land to produce such food compared to non-vegan food.

– How bad are plastic straws for the environment? More and more cities and countries try to ban single-use plastic items, but how much damage do they really make? Also, are companies using the removal of single-use plastic items as a greenwashing tactic? We know that McDonald’s swapped out plastic straws with paper straws, but that doesn’t exactly make them an environmentally friendly corporation….

– Study the environmental impact of the global alcohol production. I have previously written an article about the impact that the illegal drug industry has on the environment. Doing research to that article was kind of scary. 🙁

On the positive side, certain beer brands have started to make their packaging more eco-friendly. I actually bought and tried out the “plastic free” packaging from Carlsberg, which you can read about in this article .

– Take a deep look into the avocado farming industry. “Rumors”, say that its huge environmental impact can be connected with high water usage and long-distance transportation to big markets such as Europe, North America, and Asia. Avocados do actually cause huge environmental and social problems in South America. There have been reported several incidents where people have been murdered because they fight against the water usage from the avocado farms.

There are so many things to write about climate change. This is probably the number 1 topic when people are writing an essay or thesis about environmental issues. However, if you dig a bit deep into the topic, you might find some sub-topics that can be interesting to cover.

– What do people find difficult with climate change research? This could potentially be a topic that covers both the psychological aspect of accepting human-made climate change. There are some scientists that previously have done excessive research on why people tend to not care about global warming as much as they should, but you could look deeper into this.

– Do people really believe in climate change? And are some people more likely to “believe” than others? This research would be very interesting to do by including people from different occupations, age groups and from different geographical areas. Once they have been identified and contacted, you should invite them to an interview section to find out about their thoughts on climate change. Would probably need to narrow down the topic a bit, but it would be very interesting if done correctly.

– What will be the consequences of a rising sea level and/or rising sea temperatures? Most of our ecosystems will be affected: people living in cities close to the sea, coral reefs that are dependent on a certain and stable water temperature, polar bears, etc.

– Hot topic: climate change refugees. The first people are already forced to leave their homes due to increased temperature and sea level. You could potentially try to map out the most vulnerable groups on the planet and try to figure out how certain areas will become impossible to live in during the next 10, 50 and 100 years. Complex, but very interesting.

– For the economic freaks: how much will climate change cost the different countries in the future? Some scientists have already pointed out various types of costs and the report was published in national geographic: https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/09/climate-change-costs-us-economy-billions-report/

PS! Very interesting read if you got a couple of extra minutes. You could also get some serious inspiration there.

– Could look into new “green jobs” that are popping up due to increased climate issues. Many engineers are now needed to develop solutions that will prepare communities and cities for higher temperatures.

Did you know that about 11 % of the total greenhouse gas emissions globally can be traced back to people traveling? The aviation industry needs to take a huge blame, but other sectors contribute as well.

Some interesting topics to cover would include:

– Make a historical report on how traveling have contributed to global warming over the last XX years. People have not only started to travel more frequently and over a longer distance, but we have also changed the way of traveling. More airplanes, fewer trains (in general).

– Ecotourism is interesting. Destroying the earth has become a billion dollar industry in certain tourist areas. Bad air pollution and destroying of nature are just two reasons why we need less mass tourism and more ecotourism.

– What are the health and environmental benefits of biking to work?

– From a financial perspective, is it a good choice for the government to invest in bicycle infrastructure? You could use Copenhagen in Denmark and Amsterdam in the Netherlands as good examples.

– Are there any environmental benefits to people using “shared economy services” like AirBNB instead of hotels? And what about taxi/Uber? Do they contribute equally to the environment? Just to add a thought to the last topic: Uber is a service that is highly dependent on customer demand, where taxis will be driving around regardless of the number of passengers.

Some topics are more difficult to cover than others. That is not only related to the information you have available, but also the complexity of coming up with something new during your thesis. Let us say that you choose the topic: “ Polar bear population – how will it look in the future? ”. The only information you could use are some simple projections made by one single source on how it will develop. The chances of you coming up with something revolutionary is very small. Unless you have good connections that can bring you to Canada, Russia or the North Pole to do some hands-on research in these areas.

I would actually strongly recommend finding topics that:

1) Already have a lot of information available from various sources. 2) Presumably, a topic that has not been answered by any other research lately. 3) Something that does not require too much extensive research out in the field.

And if you try to fit your master or bachelor thesis topic into all these criteria, you will probably stay away from anything that is related to the population development of a certain species.

As you might already have noticed, a lot of the “master thesis databases” online can only be accessed behind a payment wall. In other words, you have to pay a certain amount to get access to previous essays and thesis written by former students. That is often a problem. I really like that information online is free, which is partly why I wrote this article in the first place.

If you are still not sure about which topic you should write about, I would suggest that you do one of two things:

1) Write quickly about your “master topic” and your thoughts in the comment section below. I promise to reply you quickly in order to make sure that you find a topic that could suit you.

2) Ask your professor if your school/university got some sort of “thesis database” that you can access for free. When we wrote our thesis, we would be able to access all bachelor thesis that had ever been written at Aarhus University. That helped a lot for inspiration.

Also read: Travel & Tourism Bachelor Master Thesis Topics

I’ve seen a lot of great students in the comment section reaching out to me. And I’ve tried to answer all of you, which I will try to continue with in the future. 🙂 However, I also wanted to make life a bit easier for those of you who want to invest in a book that will help you out (a lot).

This book is highly interesting for those who want to find an environmental topic to their bachelor/master’s degree:

• Used Book in Good Condition
• Abel, Daniel C. (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 328 Pages - 12/27/2012 (Publication Date) - Pearson Learning Solutions (Publisher)

I know the price tag could be a bit of a boomer for some students. However, I am sure you can convince some of your classmates to go together and buy it. It literally lists an awful lot of the environmental issues that can be used in such a thesis. And it digs a lot deeper compared to what I did in this article.

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90 thoughts on “environmental/sustainability bachelor & master thesis topic help”.

first, compliments for your article, it really gave me some inspiration for my thesis. However, I am still struggling to find a suitable topic for my master thesis in business psychology. Unfortunately, I have the prerequisite to conduct an experiment or a survey and I cannot “only” do a literature review. Do you have any input in what fields I could dig in more?

I would like to do something around the topics of food waste or circular economy… I also thought about doing something that deals with the negative impact of online shopping on the environment, here I could maybe look at strategies/incentives that could change customer behaviour in a sense that they buy less clothing etc. online?

I am a bit lost, I really do appreciate your help!

Kind regards, Laura

I’m currently doing my B.A. in Global Governance, majoring in Economics and I’m thinking of topics for my bachelor thesis based on circular economy and environmental policy. I recently found some interesting papers regarding green public procurement (GPP), so I thought I could somehow research into how this can be a tool for governments and public administrations to incentivize greener public expenditures and greener markets etc…

However, I don’t know if the topic might be too broad and/or if GPP is developed enough to find data on it (I took a course in Public Management but I’m definitely not yet an expert in the field ;)) What do you think about it? Should I maybe narrow the scope of my research about GPP to one specific aspect of public procurement or maybe to a couple of countries only?

Two alternatives I thought about are to investigate how environmental policies can fight greenwashing or to research into the relation between disaster risk management and sustainable development (e.g. how can the former help achieve the latter), but again I’m afraid these two ideas might still be too broad. Do you have any ideas on how to narrow them down? Or any other idea on similar topics?

Thanks so much in advance! Simone.

Can you help me out with finding a topic around “integration of environmental education as a module in the secondary level education curriculum”?

Im searching topic for dessertation and i found ur webside. Your webside is so informative and interesting. im currently doing Msc EVS Second Year. In this pendemic im unable to go outside and do survey. so can you suggest me the topic in environmental that can i do by online survey.

I am currently doing my MBA in International healthcare. I am a surgeon by trade, so management topics is all new to me. I have an interest in Sustainability topics, but there seems to be so many to choice from.

I few ideas I am thinking of is around waste management but it is so broad I am having issues finding a section to focus on in healthcare to formulate a question.

Another are I thought of looking at is how hospitals can become more ecofriendly and and what benefits that could have for the hospitals and community at large.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards Bianca

Hello Amund,

I am a third-year bachelor student studying Human Geography and Urban and Regional Planning. I have begun a thesis topic last month, but it was extremely hard to find a topic and research method that my supervisor would agree on, a very unlucky situation. Therefore I need to start all over again, and time is ticking. I have a few topics in mind, and that if someone could comment on them, that would really help me out, least to understand what I am doing wrong.

A few themes that interest me include: -What factors influence peoples decision to use water more sustainably at the household level. I would like to know what impacts people’s decision to use less/save water by doing surveys or questionnaires and propose measures to increase people’s willingness to save water. – I liked the topic that you mentioned in this article on climate change and who believes in it. It would be interesting to find out, what type of people believe more in climate change and why, is it the younger generation that is thought about climate change in school, is it religion, is it dependent on age? Interesting, but how can I turn this into a worthy bachelor thesis question? – The difference in the water footprint of different diets, some diets pose themselves as eco-friendly, but this may not be so true as with the example of the avocado. My supervisor said this topic is not ethical, but I do really not agree with this. Could you please say what you think about this topic, maybe how could it be altered to fit a bachelor thesis?

Thank you very much in advance, and a huge thank you for answering all of us and helping out!

Kindest regards, Alina

Hi Alina. It’s always hard when your supervisor doesn’t agree on your methods.

However, let’s dig quickly into each topic:

1) I have never worked with water in households before. However, it seems to be a quite straight-forward thesis to write if you want to do a questionnaire. If your questionaire also contained information like salary, etc., you could use an angle of “do rich people waste more water compared to poor people”.

2) I’m not the go-to-guy when it comes to writing research questions. However, you are spot on: it is a very interesting topic. I think it’s hard to write about it without making it too broad. So you would have to dig into ONE factor (for example religious people versus non-religious people). If you see differences in the data on who believes in climate change, you might have to interpret them.

3) This is the best one by far. It’s ethical. If I wrote a bachelor today, I would write about this exact topic. There are endless opportunities. Contact five restaurants that sell eco-friendly food. Ask them seriously how much of their “eco-friendly profile” that can be related to marketing efforts – and how much they really want to change the world.

I’m not sure if I gave you any direction though. 😛

I love your website it is so informative! I am currently about to start writing my bachelors thesis but I am already feeling so lost on what topic to choose. I feel as if I am making it so complicated for myself.. I was wondering if you could maybe help give me a direction? I am studying liberal arts and sciences (interdisciplinary study) where I mostly have focused on social sciences subjects such as psychology and sociology. I am very much interested in writing either about – climate change: youth activism? ngo’s/corporations’ role ? bottom up solutions? – the food system: sustainable food choices? how to transition to a more sustainable food system? corporations role ? These are just some ideas but I still feel as if it is still to broad ..

Great Article. I am currently waiting to start my thesis for my MBA in leadership and sustainability from UK and i am wondering how to go about it and what topic to select. I have a professional background in health and safety in the oil/gas construction market and i would love to do something business and professionally related. Can you offer any pointers?

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Environmental Conservation Masters Theses Collection

Theses from 2024 2024.

Effects of Habitat, Density, and Climate on Moose and Winter Tick Ecology in the northeastern U.S. , Juliana Berube, Environmental Conservation

Adaptive Silviculture for Wildlife: Supporting Forest Biodiversity Through Climate Adaptation , Jahiya Clark, Environmental Conservation

Comparing Likelihood of Tree Failure Assessments Using Different Assessment Techniques , Ari Okun, Environmental Conservation

Use of Unoccupied Aerial Vehicle (Drones) Based Remote Sensing to Model Platform Topography and Identify Human-made Earthen Barriers in Salt Marshes , Joshua J. Ward, Environmental Conservation

Theses from 2023 2023

Modeling the Effects of Forest Management Practices on Ecohydrologic Processes in the Antalya River Watershed of Turkey , Hilal Arslan, Environmental Conservation

HYDRO-SOCIAL TERRITORIES AND OIL PALM PLANTATIONS: INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, AGRIBUSINESS, AND SAFE WATER ACCESS UNDER POWER RELATIONS IN KAIS, WEST PAPUA, INDONESIA , Briantama Asmara, Environmental Conservation

Evaluation of Acoustic Telemetry Array Performance and Fine- Scale and Broad-Scale Spatial Movement Patterns for Coral Reef Species in Culebra, Puerto Rico , Roxann Cormier, Environmental Conservation

Improving Energy Efficiency of School Buildings with Solar-Assisted Cooling for the Maldives , Ahmed Fathhee, Environmental Conservation

Pine Barrens Wildlife Management: Exploring the Impact of a Stressor and Active Management on Two Taxa at Camp Edwards , Andrew B. Gordon Jr, Environmental Conservation

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Juvenile River Herring in Freshwater Lakes: Sampling Approaches for Evaluating Growth and Survival , Matthew T. Devine, Environmental Conservation

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Environmental Pollution in the Moscow Region According to Long-term Roshydromet Monitoring Data

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Long-term Roshydromet monitoring data (2009–2018) on the pollution of the atmosphere, soil, and surface water are considered for the Moscow region (Moscow city within its new boundaries and the Moscow oblast). The air quality in the megacity (Moscow) and in background conditions (Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve) is compared.

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