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SIT Study Abroad: Portugal: Environmental Justice (Summer)
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Explore Portugal’s unique approach to environmental and social equity, challenging conventional economic principles around growth, technology, and sustainability. From the program’s base in Lisbon, you’ll learn about national and city urban planning policies that ensure people of all income levels have equal access to parks, recreational spaces, and zero-carbon public transportation. This program’...
Explore Portugal’s unique approach to environmental and social equity, challenging conventional economic principles around growth, technology, and sustainability. From the program’s base in Lisbon, you’ll learn about national and city urban planning policies that ensure people of all income levels have equal access to parks, recreational spaces, and zero-carbon public transportation. This program’s coursework utilizes a Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus lens to explore how integrated resource management contributes to both environmental sustainability and justice.
Program Highlights
Experience life in Lisbon, where traditional heritage meets high-tech innovation and progressive thinking.
Gain insights into the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus within the Portuguese context.
Participate in site visits to waste and wastewater treatment plants, renewable energy facilities, and advocacy groups and NGOs.
Enjoy outdoor activities, including hiking, beach exploration, and visits to natural parks.
Explore high-tech solutions for resource management and study how policies have positively or negatively impacted local communities.
Quick Details
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Summer
- Sustainable Development
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- Lisbon, Portugal
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Sustainable Development
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Some college credit, no degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
- Online Application
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Explore Portugal’s unique approach to environmental and social equity, challenging conventional economic principles around growth, technology, and sustainability. From the program’s base in Lisbon, you’ll learn about national and city urban planning policies that ensure people of all income levels have equal access to parks, recreational spaces, and zero-carbon public transportation. This program’s coursework utilizes a Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus lens to explore how integrated resource management contributes to both environmental sustainability and justice.
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Ready to Learn More?
Explore Portugal’s unique approach to environmental and social equity, challenging conventional economic principles around growth, technology, and sustainability. From the program’s base in Lisbon, you’ll learn about national and city urban planning policies that ensure people of all income levels have equal access to parks, recreational spaces, and zero-carbon public transportation. This program’s coursework utilizes a Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus lens to explore how integrated resource management contributes to both environmental sustainability and justice.
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