Explore attributes of sustainable coastal communities and ocean conservation in the context of climate instability in ENR 4890/5890, Coastal Climate Resilience. Bridging creative work and scholarship from the environmental arts and humanities with scientific research, you will consider the diversity of coastal cultures and responses to environmental threats. You will travel to Belize for an immersive program that uses local knowledge to understand the role oceans play in global sustainability. You will interact with community-based initiatives tied to coral reef restoration, social entrepreneurship, sea farming, “blue” finance, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to gain a better understanding of how local stakeholders are devising innovative marine conservation initiatives.
Instructors: Courtney Carlson
DATES & CREDITS
Offered every other year. The program includes the following components:
Spring semester: ENR 4965 / 5965 Coastal Climate Resilience
3 credits, Online Asynchronous
Spring Break: travel to Belize
Upcoming programs:
REQUIREMENTS & ADMISSION
Open to all UW students. Preference given to applicants enrolled in Haub School programs.
Pre-requisites:
Admission: program admission is dependent upon application and possible interview. Apply here.
Travel requirements: passport valid for travel to Belize. Additional requirements may apply.
PROGRAM FEE
Includes: lodging, in-country transportation, entrance fees, instruction, excursions, and most meals.
Does not include: roundtrip airfare, msome meals, UW Education Abroad fee (includes travel insurance), or UW tuition and fees for spring semester credits.
Program Fee 2024: TBD (est. $4500/student; depends on number of participants)
SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDING
Haub School Field & Global Scholarship ($500-$1000)
Cheney Study-Abroad Faculty-Directed Program Grants ($500-$800, 3.0 GPA needed) students participating in faculty-directed programs are only eligible for this Cheney Grant
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Experiential, community-engaged, and intercultural learning activities, including:
citizen science efforts such as coral identification projects for marine stewardship
development of an interpretive map of the Belize Barrier Reef
documenting the benefits of a community-led local seaweed farming collective
working alongside Belize's Indigenous Garifuna community
exploring the cultures, traditions, and places that distinguish Belize, including Placencia; Raye, Tobacco, and Laughing Bird Cayes; and Dangriga
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Participants should be prepared for long periods of sitting, extensive walking, moderate hiking, swimming (flotation support optional), and some rustic accommodations. Participants should be prepared to spend full days outdoors in changing weather conditions.
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QUESTIONS?
Please contact Field & International Program Coordinator
Melanie Matthews - melanie.matthews@uwyo.edu.