Co-designing pathways for transformative change

The Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern, is inviting Bachelor’s and Master’s students from around the world to take part in its 2027 Online International Winter School on Sustainable Development.

Under the theme “Co-designing pathways for transformative change,” the Winter School will explore how societies can respond to interconnected sustainability challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, poverty, and competing demands on natural resources.

Through presentations by sustainability researchers, individual and group work, and interdisciplinary teamwork, participants will examine different perspectives on sustainable development and work together to develop responses to concrete sustainability challenges.

Kick-off event: 20 November 2026
Winter School: 1–5 February 2027
Format: Online
Application deadline: 15 October 2026

The Winter School is organised by the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern.

For programme details, eligibility requirements, and applications, visit the CDE announcement.

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