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- Summer course: Climate change, impacts and adaptation in the Tropical Andes.
6.000.000 COL payment in dollars subject to exchange rate.
This course is designed to present a comprehensive approach on climate change in the Tropical Andes of Colombia, through lectures on the geography of the Andes, its physical conditions (climate, atmospheric dynamics, glaciers, ecohydrology) and biotic aspects (ecosystems and vegetation), how these respond to climate change, and some of the adaptation strategies to be considered. It will be complemented with guided visits to representative places in Medellin and its surroundings, and a final field trip to a representative mountain area near the city of Manizales (National Park Los Nevados), to apply the theory from lectures and recognize scientific research conducted in the zone.
Climate change is a global challenge which has already shown its effects on numerous processes and components of the natural environment, and on the social, economic and cultural aspects of the society. Particularly, the Tropical Andes have unique and fragile areas in their high mountain ecosystems that are facing important threats due to more extreme temperatures and drier conditions. These have been experimenting higher rates of warming and therefore can be considered as natural laboratories that allow anticipating the effects of climate change on ecosystems and their services (water supply, carbon sinks, biodiversity support).
To present an interdisciplinary review on climate change in the Tropical Andes, considering the climate dynamics and the specific impacts in the physicial and ecological aspects of Colombian ecosystems of the high mountains (Andean forest, páramos and glaciers).
The course will be developed with a theoretical and practical approach. During the first week, each day will have morning sessions with one lecture on a specific topic. During the afternoons a visit will be programmed to selected sites of the city of Medellin and its surroundings, allowing the students to recognize the social, cultural, economic and ecological conditions of the territory. The second week will have a field trip to the Los Nevados National Park, where students will observe the diverse ecosystems in the mountain range, their climate, geology, soils and biological diversity. Also, they will recognize the ongoing research and monitoring conducted by the Poleka Kasue observatory in the altitudinal range, having the opportunity to observe and collect field data for climate change research.
bachelor or graduate students, researchers from international Universities. Course will be taught in English.
- Course in Medellín and Manizales + digital course badge totaling 48 hours.
- Transfers in Medellín and Manizales.
- Transportation Medellín-Manizales-Medellín (ground for academic activities during the Medellín-Manizales route).
- Accommodation in Manizales in Finca Cafetera with breakfast.
- Accommodation at Hotel el Cisne (Parque de los Nevados) in multiple accommodation for two (2) nights with full board per night (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Tour with authorized guides in Los Nevados National Park (scheduled activities).
- 14-day travel insurance with USD 20k coverage.
- Airfare to Medellín or Manizales.
- Hotel in Medellín.
- Unspecified meals or those outside the proposed facilities.
- Tours in Medellín and Manizales.
- Tips.
- Extra expenses due to delays, strikes, natural events, or any other event beyond the operator's and university's control.
INSTRUCTORS
Environmental Engineer, Master in Conservation Biology and PhD in Ecology. Professor and Director of the Environmental Engineering program at Universidad EIA. Research experience in plant ecology, ecohydrology and climate change in high mountain ecosystems. More details in: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maria-Gutierrez-Lagoueyte
Civil Engineer, Master in Water Resources. Master in Environmental Engineering. Professor at the Environmental Engineering program at Universidad EIA. Research in modelling and simulation of environmental systems, hydrology and climate change.
Civil Engineer, Master in Water Resources, Master of Arts in Climate and Society, and PhD in Earth Sciences. Independent researcher, IPCC WGI AR6 Lead Author. More details in: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel-Ruiz-Carrascal
Control Engineering, MSc in Environment and Development, PhD in Atmospheric Sciences. Senior data scientist, professor. Mora details in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-herrera-5b040959/
Civil Engineer, Master in Water Resources, PhD in water resources and environment. More details in: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Oscar-Alvarez-Villa
¿WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR TO STUDY SUMMER COURSE IN THE EIA?
- Starts on: August 12, 2024
- Duration: 48 certified hours
- Apply by July 12, 2024