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The Global Environments Summer Academy (GESA)

Socio-ecological Interactions in a Dynamic World

GESA 2011 will focus on human dimensions of global environmental change, ranging from adaptive community management to planetary processes. It will span local to global scales in exploring the most critical contemporary environmental issues from the perspective of biocultural diversity studies, environmental history and sustainability science.

Academic Host

Rachel Carson Center (a joint initiative of LMU Munich and the Deutsches Museum) in collaboration with the Global Diversity Foundation and its Biocultural Diversity Learning Network (BDLN) Advanced Master and PhD students, young scientist in relevant fields of study

Target Group

Masters or PhD students from around the world who have the potential to become future environmental leaders in academic, business, community or governmental institutions.

Aim of the Course

Using a multidisciplinary approach and a variety of learning approaches, GESA 2011 is designed to broaden and deepen the knowledge, skills and communication abilities that are fundamental for future environmental leaders.  Students will gain an understanding of policy matters and acquire skills in research design, fieldwork methods and data analysis related to documenting local environmental knowledge and community institutions.

Language of Instruction

English

Dates

2 August – 26 August 2011

Application Deadline

15 March 2011

Maximum Number of Participants

18

Credits

6 ECTS Credit Points

Costs

Registration: € (200)
Tuition: € (790)
Accommodation: € (360)

Scholarships

Some partial and full scholarships will be available to cover travel, living costs in Munich and tuition (see the GESA 2011 website for more information).

Further Information, Application and Registration

Application: GESA 2011 website: www.globalenvironments.de

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