Taking Climate Action
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Develop a blueprint for change from your home base of Copenhagen, set to become the world’s first carbon-neutral capital by 2025.
See what it takes to fight for the planet and drive social change. Witness Copenhagen’s decarbonization initiatives firsthand: Learn about the giant wind turbines that dot the city’s picturesque seascape and visit the iconic power plant that not only turns waste into clean energy but also serves as a year-round ski slope!
Discover the evolution of climate policy in Denmark and delve into policies as well strategies for influencing public opinion. Talk about climate change with students from The Green Youth Movement. In the end, develop your own advocacy strategy to help tackle the biggest challenge of our time.
Soak up daily life in Copenhagen and get to know Nordic nature. Swim in one of Copenhagen’s clean harbor pools. Discover the countless parks and canals and get a taste of Danish beach life. Outside the city, explore the renewable energy island of Samsø while enjoying farm-fresh strawberries!
The Take-Aways
Real-World Experience
Understand climate change policies and initiatives in Denmark and develop skills on evidence-based advocacy. Come home ready to influence public opinion on climate change.
Credentials for Your Future
Topics for your college essays, experience to inform your future career, and an Advocacy Strategy to document your skill at driving change.
Life Skills and New Friendships
Return with greater self-confidence, independence, and improved communication skills. Enjoy a broader worldview and friends of different backgrounds from across the U.S.
45
Hours of Expert Instruction
3
Weeks Pursuing Your Passion
1
Life-Changing Experience
The Destination
Welcome to Copenhagen, Europe’s green haven.
When you think green, think Copenhagen! This eco-friendly city is hard at work becoming a sustainable place to work and live. It’s rated the most bike-friendly city in the world and thrives on organic produce, open spaces, green oases, and clean water. A cruise down its pristine waterway envelopes you in the relaxed atmosphere the city is known for.
Cosmopolitan and progressive, Copenhagen also retains an old-world, small village feel–with cobblestone streets and canals. Its castles and bell towers are a feast for the eyes. And there’s so much to do! Listen to the sounds of jazz in Nyhavn, Copenhagen’s entertainment district along the canal. Stop for smørrebrød and photograph the brightly colored houses that line the harbor. Enjoy the rides, games, concerts, ballet, and musicals at Tivoli Gardens, the world’s second-oldest amusement park and the inspiration for Disneyland. Experience Copenhagen’s foodie culture in Reffen, an artsy street market featuring food from all over the world.
Here in Copenhagen—culturally rich and environmentally conscious—you’ll find the ideal place to learn about climate action.
Cultural Awareness
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Copenhagen.
Weekly Learning Goals
Program Blogs
One last look back before our farewell dinner in Copenhagen
One final look at Session II. Let's go back in time and relive a few memories
Design Thinking for the Future
How can we design neighborhoods that allow for renewable resources and sustainable ecosystems that serve the needs of the people who live there? Where do we put green spaces, where... keep reading
Sela Quiniones takeover - Friday recap
Written and published by: Sela Quiniones It is hard to believe the second week of climate action in Copenhagen is almost over! On Friday, we were lucky enough to have... keep reading
Sample Activities
Just imagine all the fun you'll have!
- Tour the colorful landmarks of Copenhagen—tag along with a Danish language instructor to learn how to recognize street names and important words for finding your way in the city.
- Loop through Copenhagen’s canals and harbor on a boat—duck your head when you come to a low bridge!—and see people living on boats, the modern Opera House, a retired Danish submarine, the famous Little Mermaid statue, and palaces straight out of a fairy tale.
- Climb Copenhill, a zero-carbon trash incinerator turned into a ski hill, and take in gorgeous views of the city.
- Swim at Amager Strandpark, Copenhagen’s largest beach, known for its sand-sational manmade lagoon, promenade, water sports, and swans.
- At Tivoli Gardens, ride one of the oldest running wooden rollercoasters in the world, Bjergbanen, built in 1914!
Please note activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- This program involves engaging in moderate physical activities. Students are expected to walk 3-5 miles/day.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25 Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations or contact us.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I 2024 3 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $6,950 |
| Program Summer Session II 2024 3 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $6,950 |
What's Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to Local Phone and WIFI
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Robert Cassidy
Center Director
Robert Cassidy brings a background in neuroscience and extensive leadership experience in higher education. Originally from New Orleans, Rob studied biology and neuroscience in Washington, D.C., before conducting research in...
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