Since 2011, GDF has organised the yearly Global Environments Summer Academy (GESA) in collaboration with the Rachel Carson Centre in Munich. The Academy is designed to broaden and deepen the knowledge, networking, and communication skills of postgraduate students and professionals who are concerned about the human dimensions of environmental challenges.

The Global Environments Summer Academy 2013: Socioecological dynamics in a changing world will be held at the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) of the University of Bern, between 27 July and 18 August 2013.

The GESA website provides an overview of previous years’ courses, including course themes, a blog, videos, photos and alumni profiles.

If you are interested in applying, please complete the application form and upload your CV on the application webform before 15 January 2013.