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CIEE High School Summer Abroad: Climate Action in Copenhagen

CIEE High School Summer Abroad: Climate Action in Copenhagen

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Develop a blueprint for change from your home base in Copenhagen, set to become the world’s first carbon-neutral capital by 2025. See what it takes to fight for the planet and drive social change. Witness Copenhagen’s decarbonization initiatives firsthand. Learn about the giant wind turbines that dot the city’s picturesque seascape. Visit the iconic power plant that turns waste into clean energy and serves as a year-round ski slope! Discover the evolution of climate policy in Denmark and delve into advocacy strategies for influencing public opinion. Participate in executing an impactful climate-forward campaign by making street art with a local activist. Develop your own policy proposal and advocacy strategy to tackle the biggest challenge of our time.   Talk about climate change, t...

Program Highlights

Tour the colorful landmarks of Copenhagen—tag along with a Danish language instructor to learn how to recognize street names and important words for finding your way in the city. 

Loop through Copenhagen’s canals and harbor and see people living on boats, the modern Opera House, a retired Danish submarine, the famous Little Mermaid statue, and palaces.

Climb Copenhill, a man-made trash incinerator turned into a ski hill, and take in gorgeous views of the city.

Swim at Amager Strandpark, Copenhagen’s largest beach known for its "sand-sational" manmade lagoon, promenade, water sports, and swans.

Travel to Aarhus, among Denmark’s oldest cities, and walk through time—literally—and visit The Old Town living museum and meet Danes from the 19th century, the 1920s, and the 1970s.