2026 Sustainable Solutions Winter School
Call for Applications: UN Global Sustainable Solutions Winter School 2026 🌍
SES is thrilled to announce the Call for Applications for the United Nations Global Sustainable Solutions Winter School 2026: a world-class, free online program designed to fill a critical gap in experience for future sustainability leaders.
Key Details
- Who Can Apply: Graduate students from UMass Amherst, across the UMass system, and United Nations University
- When: January 8–29, 2026 with synchronous seminars held every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00–4:15pm EST
- Applications: Open Now
- Deadline to Apply: Monday, December 22
- Program Outline: Available here
What You'll Experience
This United Nations Global Sustainable Solutions Winter School is co-hosted by SES and the UMass School of Public Policy alongside an amazing international cohort of partners. It is capped at 50 students to ensure a high-quality experience.
Students will have the unique opportunity to learn from and network with international experts in sustainability, including senior staff from the UN, the private sector, and other global organizations.
Topics include: urban ecology and green infrastructure, nature-based solutions for climate adaptation, innovative financing for biodiversity, urban resilience planning, and energy transition.
The program was founded by internationally-recognized social scientist and distinguished SES faculty member Dr. Marta Vicarelli. As she notes, "One of the greatest strengths of the program is the diversity of our participants... These exchanges not only broaden students’ understanding of sustainability, they also expand their professional networks, and contribute to their career development.”
Space is limited - apply now!
The deadline to apply is Monday, December 22nd.
Questions?
Please email Dr. Marta Vicarelli at @email.