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GEO: Landscape Urbanism for Climate Change in the Canary Islands (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: GEO (Global Education Oregon) 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Architecture, Environmental Studies, Sustainability Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 3
Program Description:

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Landscape Urbanism for Climate Change in the Canary Islands

Come to the Canary Islands to explore the intersection of climate change, sustainability, and urban design. This immersive experience takes place in Gran Canaria, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve known for its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. You will engage directly with the complex interrelationships between climate, ecology, culture, and the built environment in an island context.

Through hands-on fieldwork, site visits, and design studios, you will study the critical role of territorial landscape infrastructure in promoting sustainable urban development. You will analyze how the Canary Islands, with their limited natural resources and strategic location, serve as living laboratories for developing innovative solutions to global challenges. The program offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into traditional agricultural practices, landscape infrastructure, and the balance between tourism growth and environmental conservation in one of the world's most vulnerable yet dynamic regions.

Application deadlines and program dates are subject to change and/or be extended, so please see the GEO program website to confirm.

GEO program fees cover tuition, housing and some meals, excursions, books and course materials, local transportation passes, and on-site orientation. Insurance and a 24-hour emergency service are also included. For scholarship funding information, please visit our website's Scholarships page.
https://geo.uoregon.edu/scholarships

To find out more about GEO (Global Education Oregon) study abroad programs:

Visit our website: geo.uoregon.edu
Email us at: geoinfo@uoregon.edu
Call us at: (541) 346-3207
 
TO APPLY TO GEO, CLICK HERE