CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Civic Engagement in Berlin

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The need for climate action is here—delve into eco-friendly practices in Berlin, a city that is set to become carbon neutral by 2045. Witness sustainable initiatives firsthand: miles of bike lanes, successful recycling campaigns, numerous green spaces, and more. With other Global Navigators, identify a key aspect of Berlin's effective climate action efforts, create a plan for adopting it back home, and pitch it to an expert panel. Collaborate with local startups and NGOs minimizing waste. Explore Schumacher Quartier, where renewable raw materials and rainwater collection are the norm. Don't just admire the city's green areas; clean them up as a Kehrenbürger (sweeping citizen). Hop on public transportation to reduce carbon emissions, commuting to iconic sites, like the East Side Gallery...

Program Highlights

Discover Berlin’s innovative urban farming projects, like the Prinzessinnen Gardens, Farmly Place, or the Roof Water Farm.

Go in search of the next Banksy on a street art tour and learn more about the city’s urban art scene.

Immerse yourself in the history of World War II by visiting Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp or Flughafen Tempelhof, a vast, decommissioned airport with secret passageways and bunkers.

Grab fresh, affordable produce and locally-produced goods at one of the dozens of farmers' markets across the city.

Envision the world of tomorrow through the interactive exhibits and hands-on laboratory of Futurium museum, known as the “house of futures” in Berlin.