GHANA ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, FOOD SECURITY & CULTURAL LEARNING PROGRAMME

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Explore the links between climate change, environmental protection, food systems, biodiversity, water, public policy and community resilience. Ghana becomes a living classroom through online learning, guided field visits, practical activities and cultural exchange. Participants finish with a practical environmental project or action plan they can apply in their own community or country.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Open to Ghanaian and international participants, including university and college students, recent graduates, teachers and educators, researchers, environmental and climate professionals, agriculture and food-security practitioners, NGO and community-development workers, and interested adult learners.

• Recommended minimum age: 18 years.

• No specific environmental science degree is required.

• Applicants should have an interest in sustainability, climate action, agriculture, food security or development, and access to the internet for online sessions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPLORE

Climate change & policy Climate science, adaptation, mitigation, resilience and climate governance.

Food security & agriculture Climate-smart agriculture, food systems, fisheries, nutrition and livelihoods.

Environment & biodiversity Forests, wetlands, conservation, water resources, waste and environmental health.

Green cities & innovation Renewable energy, recycling, urban flooding, sanitation and green enterprise.

Communities & culture Community engagement, traditional knowledge, Ghanaian culture, heritage and local livelihoods.

Practical project skills Field observation, reflective journals, teamwork, project design and policy communication.

THE 8-WEEK HYBRID EXPERIENCE

• Weeks 1–3 | Virtual foundation: live online classes, guided readings, discussions, short quizzes and Ghana orientation.

• Weeks 4–6 | Applied online preparation: case studies, project planning, field safety, research preparation and travel orientation.

• Weeks 7–8 | Ghana field school: 14 days of workshops, guided field visits, community learning, cultural experiences and group projects.

• After the field school | Two virtual follow-up sessions, project presentations, feedback and networking.

PROPOSED FIELD-LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Accra urban environmental study • Shai Hills Resource Reserve • Aburi Botanical Gardens • agricultural or cocoa farm • Kakum National Park • Cape Coast Castle • Elmina coastal livelihoods and fisheries.

Field locations and activities are proposed and subject to permissions, availability, accessibility, safety and final arrangements.

PROGRAMME FEE OPTIONS (INDICATIVE)

PARTICIPATION OPTION PROPOSED FEE (USD)

Virtual-only programme $350

Standard hybrid field school — shared room $2,450

Enhanced residential package — single room, subject to availability $2,950

Ghana-based participant — subject to eligibility and arrangements $1,150

Group booking (5+ participants) — subject to confirmation $2,250 each

Fee notice: All fees are planning estimates and are not final until confirmed in writing by PACCPOLICY. International airfare, visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses are excluded from the standard international fee. Do not book travel or make payment based solely on this flyer.

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

• Complete the PACCPOLICY programme application form.

• Explain your motivation, learning goals and how you will use the experience.

• A short CV or résumé is recommended. Scholarship, sponsorship and discounted-place requests may be indicated on the application.

Dates, admission decisions, field visits, fees and final participation arrangements will be confirmed by PACCPOLICY.

ENQUIRIES & APPLICATIONS

ghana@paccpolicy.org | +233-55-992-9917 | +1-647-284-6743 | Ghana office: +233-302-942-565

Africa Office: GM-001-399, Nikoi Atsen Avenue, Madina, Accra, Ghana

North America Office: B101-1625 Albion Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9V 5H8, Canada