You can choose between two options
You can enroll only in the Climate Change Summer School or in another related course as well. Therefore, you have two options:
- Workload equivalent to 6 ECTS credits: You will follow the two-week intensive course “A Multidisciplinary Approach to Climate Change” from July 12 to 23, 2027. This course offers a multidisciplinary view of climate change at the university level.
- Workload equivalent to 12 ECTS credits: From June 28 to July 9, 2027, you can enroll in our partner UAM’s Summer School of Economics and Business and take their course Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis. This course complements our climate change course by providing an in-depth view of the economic analysis of environmental policies. It is a good introduction for students interested in the economics of climate change.
Objectives of A Multidisciplinary Approach to Climate Change
Introduction
Climate change is the main global environmental problem and one of the main economic and social problems facing humanity. And citizens increasingly perceive it as such. For example, the latest Eurobarometer survey, published in June 2025 by the European Commission, shows that 85% of EU citizens believe that climate change is a serious problem for the world. Moreover, climate change is seen as the most pressing issue in several Member States and ranks among the top three concerns in most others.
On the other hand, climate change is a multidimensional problem that must be studied from all disciplines of knowledge. However, our curricula do not usually offer a multi- or interdisciplinary understanding of the problem. Furthermore, although the population perceives it as a very serious problem, there is a notable lack of knowledge about its nature, effects, possible scenarios, policies, and responses to the challenge it poses for humanity.
Objectives
The main objective of this course is to alleviate the shortcomings of our curricula and the lack of knowledge of a large part of the population mentioned in the introduction. To this end, the course offers a multidisciplinary and rigorous vision of the problem of climate change. Experts in each subject offer this comprehensive, university-level vision. Although academically rigorous, their classes are adapted to the necessary introductory level. This is necessary given the heterogeneous profile that students will have.
In addition to the primary objective, the course has a secondary objective. The complementary objective is to provide an enriching study abroad experience. Studying abroad provides students with extraordinary benefits in terms of academic, cultural, and personal enrichment.
Academic Guide / Syllabus
Climate Change Summer School: CCSS Syllabus 2027
Schedule of the Climate Change Summer School
Classes are usually held Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Some afternoons there will be activities. Occasionally, activities may be in the morning and classes in the afternoon.
We will publish the detailed schedule here before the start of the program. Unfortunately, we cannot announce it well in advance, as institutions only confirm the dates of most academic visits at short notice. In addition, the booking of some visits depends on the number of students finally enrolled, and many students enroll very close to the start of classes.
Academic visits and cultural and social events
We always plan a wide variety of academic visits and cultural and social events to make the most of your summer. We hope they will contribute to make your stay in Madrid unforgettable. The detailed program will be announced later in the detailed schedule.
Here are some examples of our regular visits and events during our summer school:
- Welcome lunch
- Madrid on foot
- Visit to the Prado Museum
- Visit to the Congress of Deputies
- Flamenco workshop
- Visit to the Reina Sofía Museum
Course venue of the Climate Change Summer School and housing options
Most classes will take place at Cantoblanco Campus, home to our partner UAM’s Summer School of Economics and Business. Some classes may take place during on-site visits.
See here the location of Cantoblanco Campus and how to get there. You can explore a variety of convenient accommodation options.
Are you interested in the Climate Change Summer School?
See the costs and how to apply