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Overview
The twentieth century saw enormous leaps and bounds in addressing various challenges pertaining to human development - e.g. rapid economic growth, the recognition of climate risks, poverty alleviation, better healthcare for many, addressing racial, gender, and religious inequities, etc. Such trends call for a deep understanding of the interlinkages among social, economic, and environmental challenges to provide policy advice for a legitimate, fair, and evidence-informed transition towards sustainability. Ecological Economics, with its core emphasis on interdisciplinarity and incommensurability, provides a valuable conceptual framework for exploring the needed transitions towards sustainability.
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The Summer School will be held on campus, in Pisa, at Centro Congressi Le Benedettine, Piazza San Paolo a Ripa D'Arno, 16.
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Upon completion of the summer school, students will understand the founding epistemological and analytical tools of ecological economics, which will be used to explore current sustainability challenges and the recent concepts of post growth/degrowth.
Students will be able to formulate their own informed perspective on sustainable development, and develop realistic policies/strategies for the transition towards sustainable development.Audience
The program targets PhD and post-doc students.
Professionals are also very welcome.
In special cases, Master’s student and Bachelor’s students may also be eligible, depending on their background.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 9 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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NOTICE: the original application deadline was 31 March 2026, but it has been postponed to 8 April 2026 since there are still a few available spots.
Language
English
Credits
3 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Pisa, Italy
Disciplines
Sustainable Development Environmental Economics & Policy EcologyExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission Requirements
Background in the fields of Ecological Economics, Sustainability, Natural Sciences, and Science and Technology studies.
A statement of purposes from the applicant is mandatory to the evaluation for admission. it must explain why the candidate is interested in the fields of Ecological Economics and Sustainability, and describe their relevant background.
Evidence of B2 (or higher) level of English procifiency is highly recommended.
Required documents- Identity Document (*PASSPORT in case you are a foreign student*)
- Enrolment Form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of purposes
- Certification of B2 (or higher) level of English (not mandatory, but highly recommended)
All the documents must be in pdf format, in order to upload them on the portal when required.
Application has to be submitted via Alice portal following the instructions of the "How to apply" page.
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Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals500 EUR / full≈ 500 EUR / full
Living costs
Pisa
Italy
750 - 1100 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Students interested in a financial support are invited to the apply within 28 February 2026 (early bird application deadline).
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