Professor Dr. Howard R. Pemberton

Howard Pemberton is a Professor and Dean at International University Canada, where he teaches and mentors students across the Department of Environmental Science. His academic work focuses on environmental management and sustainability strategy, examining how organizations and communities make decisions to protect ecosystems, manage natural resources, and respond to environmental challenges over the long term.

Throughout his academic career, Howard Pemberton has developed a teaching approach that connects environmental science with sound research and policy decision-making, helping students understand that effective environmental leadership requires both technical scientific knowledge and strategic planning. He encourages students to evaluate environmental challenges through both a scientific and a policy lens.

In his courses, Howard Pemberton draws on environmental science case studies, sustainability frameworks, and current research in environmental management to help students understand the strategic dimensions of addressing environmental challenges. Students explore topics such as environmental impact assessment, sustainability planning, climate change policy, natural resource management, and the scientific considerations involved in adopting new environmental practices and technologies.

As a Professor and Dean within the Department of Environmental Science, Howard Pemberton plays a leading role in shaping curriculum that prepares students for research and leadership roles within environmental organizations and sustainability initiatives. He works closely with colleagues across the School of Agriculture & Environment to ensure that coursework reflects current environmental standards and sustainability best practices.

Howard Pemberton is particularly committed to mentoring students who aspire to lead environmental science research or sustainability ventures, helping them develop the research literacy and strategic planning skills required to manage sustainable, long-term environmental programs. He designs coursework that combines environmental theory with practical sustainability and policy planning exercises.

Recognizing that many of his students are working professionals studying online, Howard Pemberton structures his courses with accessible scientific frameworks, real-world environmental case studies, and consistent opportunities for applied discussion. His approach to online teaching emphasizes developing the kind of strategic environmental thinking that translates directly into leadership readiness within environmental science and sustainability management.

Students who study under Howard Pemberton often highlight his ability to make environmental science feel both technically rigorous and strategically meaningful. His long-term goal as an educator is to help students develop the scientific vision and research skills needed to advance into senior roles within environmental science, sustainability management, and environmental policy.