keskkonnaalusega

Keskkonnaalusega is a Estonian adjective formed with keskkond (environment) and the suffix -alusega, used to indicate that a person, program, or field has an environmental focus or specialization. In practice, it describes studies, degrees, or professional roles that concentrate on environmental topics such as ecology, conservation, pollution control, or sustainable development. The phrase commonly appears in academic program titles and job descriptions, for example in expressions like insener keskkonnaalusega or õppeprogramm keskkonnaalusega, though more descriptive variants may be used depending on context.

Morphologically, keskkonnaalusega is one word and behaves like other Estonian -alusega constructions that attach to a noun to express area of specialization. It is distinct from terms like keskkonnateadus (environmental science) or keskkonnakaitse (environmental protection), which refer to fields of study or policy areas, whereas keskkonnaalusega emphasizes the focus or qualification in that field rather than the discipline itself.

In usage, the term tends to occur in formal or semi-formal contexts, including curricula descriptions, CVs, and official announcements. Its precise scope can vary, ranging from technical environmental engineering to broader environmental policy or management. The construction is part of a broader Estonian pattern of indicating specialization with the -alusega suffix.