Dive into issues of climate change, equity, and public health alongside peers, educators, and leading professionals from the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Harvard Chan C-CHANGE). Choose an ‘Action Focus’ based on your interests and explore how climate change is intertwined with public health, medicine, social justice, equity, economics, and policy.
Each day of the programme features a combination of Action Focus seminars, hands-on activities, excursions, and guest speaker events with the entire programme community.
Throughout the Youth Summit on Climate, Equity and Health programme, students will gain perspective from scientists, health practitioners, policymakers, youth activists, climate creatives, and clean energy innovators at the forefront of tackling the climate crisis.
Take what you have learned and transform your ideas into a Community Action Plan, and return home ready to address these issues in your own community. This programme was developed thanks to the support of Gina McCarthy, the former National Climate Adviser in the Biden-Harris Administration and former Director of Harvard Chan C-CHANGE.
Here’s what a typical day would look like:
After breakfast, depending on the day, Action Focus learning may start in classrooms and meeting spaces on campus. Or, students and instructors may travel to a nearby site for field-based learning before meeting with a guest speaker. After lunch, Action Focus seminars continue.
Afternoons and evenings offer opportunities to explore Boston, participate in group activities, or work on independent projects. After dinner, students and instructors from all Action Focus groups convene for evening activities.
On the final two days of the programme, students focus on their Community Action Plan, which they present on the final day.
Learn from experts at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, as well as policymakers, academics, and scientists working in fields related to climate change and public health. Gain inspiration from the experiences and perspectives of the Director of Harvard Chan C- CHANGE, Harvard professors, former and current policymakers, journalists, advocates, and clean energy innovators.
Dates: July 20 2024 – July 27 2024
Venue: Boston, USA
Inclusions: Students and accompanying faculty will stay on campus at Simmons University, a short walk from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where meals will be provided. All course material, entry fees and ground transportation during the course will be provided.
Assessment: Students will develop a Community Action Plan that can be implemented in their schools or hometowns, or to inspire their life path.
Certification: Upon completion of the programme, participants will receive a certificate from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Programme Fee: $4,690 (exclusive of travel and visa costs)
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