Company/Organization: World Resources Simulation Center

Description:

The Global Classroom series explores the critical trends, challenges and solutions to some of our world’s most pressing problems.

We invite you to join us to:

Research topics from Lester R. Brown’s book: “Plan B: Mobilizing to Save Civilization”
Gain experience presenting topics using the 270º visualization environment of the World Resource SimCenter.
Work in teams with international students, learn from their cultures and spend your summer making a difference.

This eleven-week program will address the global energy challenges and how these challenges can be overcome by transitioning to a new energy economy. Brown’s book stresses the need to cut global carbon emissions, control world population, eradicate poverty and preserve the planet’s natural landscape. You will complete the Global Classroom with a strong understanding of current global issues and how we can solve them.

Qualifications:

Candidates should bring an interest in global issues, environmental sciences, sustainable development and problem solving.

For more detail: http://www.wrsc.org/content/plan-b

There are 24 spaces available for this program. Please submit your resume and cover letter to: mary@wrsc.org

Hours:

9am - 4pm

Length/Availability:

3 months

Start Date:

June 13

End Date:

06/06/13, Sept. 5

Deadline:

June 5

Additional Info:

We are facing issues of near over-whelming complexity and unprecedented urgency. Our challenge is to think globally, develop

policies and solutions to counteract environmental decline and economic collapse.

The question is: Can we change direction and restore civilizations equilibrium?

Tags:

Environment  sustainability  climate  change  solutions   

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