Managing Natural Resources for the Future: Biodiversity, Restoration, and Climate Change

BIP Language:

English/ secondary language Spanish

Organisation:

UHU – University of Huelva (Spain)
WUR – Wageningen University (Netherlands)
SLU – Swedish Agricultural University (Sweden)
IARA - Institut Agro Rennes-Angers (France)

Information:

This Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) is designed for university faculty members, master’s and PhD students with an interest in natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration and climate change across arctic, boreal, temperate and Mediterranean ecosystems. The programme combines virtual and on-site activities, promoting interdisciplinary learning and dialogue on the role of universities in addressing current environmental challenges and contributing to sustainable natural resource management, ecological restoration and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

The BIP is grounded in Challenge-Based Research and Education, fostering the creation of international research networks and synergies between academia, public institutions and local stakeholders. Through collaborative and co-creative sessions based on design thinking methodologies, participants will share knowledge, experiences and perspectives, and work together to explore innovative, science-based solutions to real-world environmental challenges in a dynamic and interactive learning environment. The ultimate goal is to analyse how universities can actively contribute to addressing these challenges through research, education and societal engagement.

Dates:

First Virtual component: June 15th to June 19th, 2026 (schedule to be decided)
On-site component: 22nd - 26th June, 2026

The on-site component will take place in Huelva, Spain. This mobility will be organised as an Erasmus+ BIP and therefore, it is mandatory to participate in both the virtual and the on-site components.