To our wonderful students, faculty, staff, friends, and families,
As the holiday season surrounds us with its magic and light, the SpaCIE Climate Change Summer School sends you warm wishes for a season full of joy, love, and togetherness. May these festive days bring you moments of laughter, relaxation, and cherished memories with those you hold dear.
At this time of celebration, we also reflect on the world around us. Our thoughts are with those facing challenges, especially those enduring the pain of conflict and war. Let us hold onto the hope for a brighter future—a world filled with peace, understanding, and shared compassion.
As 2025 begins, let’s embrace the possibilities it brings. Together, we can contribute to building a kinder, more sustainable, and more harmonious world. Wishing you all the best for this holiday season and an inspiring New Year ahead!
If you’re still seeking the perfect gift for a loved one, consider the thoughtful gesture of enrolling them in our renowned summer school, “A Multidisciplinary Approach to Climate Change.” It not only offers a unique learning experience but also provides the opportunity to spend next summer immersed in the vibrant culture of Madrid.
Study Climate Change in Madrid! SpaCIE’s Summer School offers top international exposure, cultural immersion, personal growth, and affordability. Join us now!
Endorsement of an analysis of Study Abroad options in Madrid by Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
We are thrilled to share exciting news about the recognition our Climate Change Summer School program has recently received! A comprehensive study on Study Abroad Options in Madrid by Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, showcased in a recent poster presentation at NAFSA 2024, identified SpaCIE’s Climate Change Summer School as a leading option for international students. We could not be prouder of these findings, which highlight the exceptional value and unique advantages our program offers.
In a competitive landscape where students are increasingly seeking meaningful international experiences, robust academic standards, and affordability, SpaCIE’s program stood out in key areas. The survey conducted for the study focused on seven attributes, and we are honored that our Climate Change Summer School was acknowledged as the example of the option “short-term intensive courses through local non-university providers,” which is the top choice in four critical categories:
Degree of International Experience
Our program immerses students in a truly global environment. They interact with fellow students from around the world. This offers exposure to diverse perspectives on climate change. This international experience is unmatched, providing participants with the opportunity to engage in rich, cross-cultural dialogue.
The following table shows the 26 countries of origin of the 97 students we have had in the four editions of the program.
Opportunities for Building Independence and Self-Growth
The short-term, intensive nature of the program fosters a sense of independence. Students are encouraged to navigate a new cultural and academic landscape, building self-confidence and personal growth along the way.
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Cultural Immersion Opportunities
Madrid is a vibrant cultural hub. Our program is designed to guarantee students not only learn about climate change but also experience Spanish culture firsthand. Students join in field trips to local landmarks and cultural engagements. They leave with a deeper understanding of both their academic studies and the city itself.
Affordability
For students on a budget, SpaCIE’s Climate Change Summer School is an ideal choice. With lower tuition fees and a streamlined experience, our program offers high-quality academic and cultural experiences without breaking the bank.
Furthermore, the study concluded that local non-university providers like SpaCIE offer the best value for budget-conscious travelers. Our Summer School combines affordability with a rich educational and cultural experience. As a result, it is the perfect choice for students seeking international exposure without the high costs of some third-party providers.
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At SpaCIE, we believe in offering more than just a course. We provide a transforming experience that blends top-tier education with the opportunity to grow, both personally and professionally. The recognition of our Climate Change Summer School as a leader in international experience, cultural immersion, and affordability is a testament to our commitment to excellence.
Endorsement of the selection committee of the CMCC Climate Change Communication Award
Last year, our Program was also recognized internationally. We competed for the CMCC Climate Change Communication Award. This award focuses on innovative projects and initiatives that deliver engaging messages and communicate climate change in education, advocacy, media production and social engagement activities. All continents participated in the 2023 edition of the CMCC Award, with a total of 52 countries among the projects. We made it to the list of 183 eligible projects out of a total of 372 applications.
Join us at SpaCIE’s Climate Change Summer School. Discover why we are the top choice for students eager to make a global impact!
For more information on how to apply, visit our website or contact us directly. We can’t wait to welcome you to Madrid!
If all countries adopted the measures recommended by LiFE, we would achieve 20% of the CO2 emission reductions needed to put the world on a net-zero pathway
Improving energy efficiency and changing our habits and lifestyle will play a crucial role in attaining the Paris agreement target. Moreover, they will make the world’s energy use more sustainable. That is why we need initiatives along these lines, such as the Indian Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) initiative. LiFE is an important platform that could help lower:
1. Energy costs.
2. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
3. Air pollution.
4. Inequalities in energy consumption.
According to a new report by the International Energy Agency, if all countries adopted the kind of measures recommended by LiFE, they would reduce global CO2 emissions by more than 2 billion tons by 2030. This alone would be equivalent to one-fifth of the emissions reductions needed this decade to put the world on a net-zero emissions pathway. Therefore, this is good news for meeting our climate change goals!
In addition, the measures would also save consumers around the world some $440 billion in annual energy bills and reduce inequalities in per capita energy consumption between advanced economies and the rest of the world.
If you want to learn more about climate change, from the basics of the problem to the solutions, please, check our Program. The application period is open!
According to the IEA, the world is entering a new era of clean energy technology manufacturing. Good news for meeting our climate change goals!! 👍🌏
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world is entering a new era of clean energy technology manufacturing. Good news for meeting our climate change goals!!
For the IEA, this the dawn of a new industrial era based on clean energy technology manufacturing. This “revolution” is creating new markets and millions of jobs.
The IEA calculate that the global market for key clean energy technologies will be worth approximately $650 billion annually by 2030. This is more than triple its current value. Examples of these technologies are: solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicle batteries, electrolyzers, etc.
The latest edition of IEA’s Energy Technology Perspectives (ETP) is the first global guide to the clean-tech industries of the future. It shows that manufacturing jobs in these sectors would more than double. The will increase from 6 million today to nearly 14 million by 2030.
The report also provides an analysis of the risks and opportunities surrounding clean energy technology supply chains. It highlights how current supply chains in mining, processing and resource manufacturing are highly concentrated geographically. With the rising prices of these same technologies in recent years, the world is already beginning to see the risks that narrow supply chains can pose to affordable and secure clean energy transitions.
You can check the video of the presentation of the Energy Technology Perspectives 2023:
And if you want to learn more about climate change, from the basics of the problem to the solutions, please, check our Program. The application period is open!
To all our former and future students, faculty and staff, as well as their families, SpaCIE Climate Change Summer School wishes you health, peace, love and joy this holiday season and throughout the year 2023. We would like to extend these wishes to everyone, especially those who suffer from the unjust violence of war. May 2023 bring peace to the world!
And if you are still looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, how about giving them the gift of enrollment in our summer school A Multidisciplinary Approach to Climate Change. It would be a great way to enjoy next summer in Madrid.
We wish you health, peace, love and joy this holiday season and throughout the year 2022.
Are you still looking for the perfect gift for a loved one? Then how about tuition at SpaCIE’s summer school “A Multidisciplinary Approach to Climate Change”? You may check it out here: https://climate.spacie.education/
