Christopher Schlottmann

Christopher Schlottmann is a Clinical Professor, Associate Chair, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and Global Curriculum Coordinator in the Department of Environmental Studies at New York University. His research focuses on ethical intersections of food systems, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. He has authored influential books including Food, Animals and Environment: An Ethical Approach (2018) and edited volumes such as Environment and Society: A Reader (2017). Schlottmann’s work bridges philosophy, policy, and pedagogy, emphasizing the need to center animals in environmental discourse.

His academic roles include overseeing NYU’s Environmental Studies and Animal Studies undergraduate programs, coordinating global curriculum initiatives, and teaching courses that integrate ethical analysis with practical environmental challenges. Schlottmann’s research explores topics like climate change education, conservation ethics, and the moral responsibilities of environmental policy.

His publications span environmental ethics, education theory, and socio-ecological systems analysis. Schlottmann advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to creating a more equitable and sustainable world, leveraging his dual roles as scholar and academic administrator to foster innovative educational programs.