Learn how Portugal’s approach to sustainability and social equity challenges the core principles of mainstream economic theory.
WHY STUDY SUSTAINABILITY IN PORTUGAL?
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.
Through site visits and volunteer opportunities, you will gain firsthand experience with environmental and social justice organizations. You’ll visit organizations like ZERO, a national climate crisis advocacy group; Refood, which works to reduce food waste at the food distribution level; Movimento ALP, a non-profit focused on ocean pollution awareness and action; and Banco de Bens Doados, which collects and donates reusable goods to people in need. Throughout the program, you’ll also explore high-tech solutions for resource management and study how policies have positively or negatively impacted local communities.
Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.
MONEY MATTERS
SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.
SCHOLARSHIPS
SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.
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