2026 Sustainability Summer School
Are you looking for a chance to make an impact in the green transition? Go green with EucA!
Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
31 August - 5 September 2026
What's the plan
The Sustainability Summer School is an educational and enriching international experience that will help you build a solid understanding of sustainability, while sharpening your ability to identify needs and challenges, and raise environmental awareness through critical thinking and problem-solving.
Throughout the week, you'll also have the chance to connect with fellow students and young professionals who share your commitment to making a difference — all while enjoying the astonishing surroundings of Ponta Delgada.
Why you should join
1
You will identify how sustainability issues impact your immediate social, economic, and personal circumstances in order to work independently and take sustainable actions to achieve personal goals and stick to intentions.
2
You will reflect on personal values, developing awareness and management of emotions, thoughts, and behavior to adopt a sustainable lifestyle. Learn how to navigate through open platforms and digital services using reliable data and documentation to support their sustainable consumption.
3
You will practice sustainable consumption patterns like consumer choices to learn how to think and behave ethically by assessing the responsibility and impact of your actions.
In Detail: Activities
Thanks to 30 hours of certified training you will take part in:
An online onboarding experience (pre-event).
EucA activities: training & workshops.
Visits to the University of Azores, including to the Institute of Research in Volcanology and Risk Assessment (IVAR's) and the Center for Information and Seismovolcanic Surveillance of the Azores (CIVISA)
Visit to: Life IP Azores Natura, in Lagoa do Fogo
Volunteering activities
Whale watching tour
Visits
Life IP Azores Nature in Lagoa do Fogo
Address: Lagoa do Fogo Ponta Delgada, Portugal
University of Azores - Volcanology Center
Address: R. da Mãe de Deus, 9500-321 Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Methodology
Engage in real-world experience and apply your new knowledge from day one. The activities at the Sustainability Summer School are action-oriented and include field trips, simulations, experiments, role-playing, and interactive demonstrations, so get ready to put your skills into practice!
You will research, analyze, and apply critical thinking to real-world problems. What's more, you will be able to use this methodology in the future to implement it in your academic life.
Explore ideas, unpack complex information, and articulate your thoughts:
this method will grant you a deeper understanding of all the concepts brought to the table.
Agenda
Monday, 31 August
All day | Arrivals |
Evening | Meeting point and welcome activity |
Tuesday, 1 September
Morning | EucA presentation of Climate Ambassadors Project |
Afternoon | CIBIO-Açores Lecture on Ecotourism |
Evening | Free time |
Wednesday, 2 September
Morning | EucA presentation of Climate Ambassadors Project |
Afternoon | CIBIO-Açores Lecture on Ecotourism |
Evening | Free time |
Thursday, 3 September
Morning | EucA Activity and Vulcanology Center Visit – University of Azores |
Afternoon | Whale Watching |
Evening | Free time |
Friday, 4 September
Morning | CIBIO-Açores Lecture on Biodiversity and Marine Environment |
Afternoon | EucA Activity and Closing |
Evening | Farewell dinner |
Saturday, 5 September
All day | Departures |
LOGISTICS
Accommodation
REGISTRATIONS
Let's go
Fee international students
N/A
Fee local students
N/A
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
Accommodation for 5 nights in a shared room with other event attendees.
Meals:
5 breakfast
2 lunches
1 dinner
Volunteering activity
Hicking
Workshops and training from local experts
EucA insurance
Onboarding
Infopack
Certificate of training hours
EucA trainers
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
International Flight from/to Azores
Transfer from the airport to the accommodation
Local transport
Extra meals
TRAVEL INSURANCE INFORMATION:
All participants are covered by a comprehensive travel insurance with AIG Europe SA, which includes:
Medical assistance for illnesses or accidents.
Personal liability protection.
The policy number is: 9.502.176
Policy Holder: EucA - EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATIONCe
How to register
Read carefully the Call for Applications.
Register in the Application Form by 22 June 2026 23:59 (Brussels time)
Receive a confirmation e-mail from EucA.
Book your travel only after we contact you with the next steps to follow!