SIT Study Abroad: IHP Climate Change: The Politics Land, Water & Energy Justice

Witness the causes of climate change and its social-ecological impacts in hotspots across four continents and examine possibilities for local and global environmental justice.

WHY A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CLIMATE CHANGE?

Explore some of the world’s most productive, unique, and vulnerable landscapes to witness how climate change impacts regions differently and how communities are responding to the climate crisis. In four profoundly different cultural, historical, and socioecological contexts, three of which have UNESCO World Heritage status, you will analyze the challenges of working toward more equitable food, water, and energy systems. Examine the problems and possible solutions for environmental justice with researchers, farmers, renewable energy producers, water managers, activists, non-governmental organizations, government officials, and policymakers.

In Ecuador, you will explore climate resilience strategies around the capital city of Quito and travel to the Galapagos Islands to learn about the threats of climate change and efforts to conserve unique island and marine ecosystems. In Morocco, you will meet farmers striving to preserve and maintain their agricultural and water management practices and understand how the country, which has few fossil fuels, is navigating the transition to renewable energy. In Nepal, you will witness the accelerating impacts of climate change on high mountain ecosystems and explore numerous initiatives to tackle these challenges. Interact with renowned experts, see protected wildlife in Chitwan National Park, participate in an overnight trek to Kapuche Glacier Lake, and learn about successful community forest conservation initiatives.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.

MONEY MATTERS

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.  

SCHOLARSHIPS

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.  


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"We had a lot of time to learn about the countries we were in, spend time with our homestay families, travel, and get to know each other as a group. We really became close as a group, and I now have a whole new set of friends. I learned more from this semester than any other semester of college. It’s a great balance of fun, analyzing, learning, and growth. I miss it a lot, and I’m super grateful that I had the experience to do something like this."

CONTACT SIT STUDY ABROAD

·       Visit our website: studyabroad.sit.edu

·       Request more information or email us: studyabroad@sit.edu

·       Call an admissions counselor: 888-272-7881

·       Contact a former student.

·       Apply to SIT

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