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Sustainable Development Academy

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Summary

At the start of the summer school participants will be introduced to the topic of the SDGs. They will learn about the scope and interdependent nature of the 17 sustainability goals. A central question will be the status quo of the implementation process of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, nationally and internationally.

Afterwards participants will explore SDG 12 and 13 in greater depth and will get insights with regard to handling and implementation of the topics under focus.

Potsdam, a city of science close to Berlin, is home to leading research institutions and initiatives in the fields of climate research and sustainability. Accompanying field trips and site visits allow participants to meet local practitioners, scientists and experts within their field of action and facilitate discussions and dialogues with those actors.

During the entire program, participants work independently in groups on a real-life challenge. Various workshop formats and guidance from experts support the approach to this task.

Program Features

  • Critically engage with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Gain creative approaches to achieving sustainability goals within your local community
  • Focus on Climate Action (SDG 13) and Responsible Consumption (SDG 12) through hands-on workshops and real-life challenges
  • Enjoy fieldtrips to Potsdam and Berlin
  • Connect with local experts and practitioners in climate research and sustainability

Program Details

  • Date July 7th - 18th 2025
  • Duration 10 program days
  • Ages 18+
  • Fees €850
  • Location Potsdam, Germany

More Information

The academic component of the program includes intensive workshops and seminars focused on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants will explore the interdependent nature of the 17 SDGs and delve deeper into topics such as Climate Action (SDG 13) and Responsible Consumption (SDG 12). Through group work and the development of solutions to real-life challenges, theoretical knowledge is applied to practical situations, supported by experts in the field of sustainability.

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