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Costs:

Program fee will be $1,978. Airfare and Tuition for 3 Credits will be additional.

Overview:

Through this sixteen-day accredited academic Expedition, you will create an opportunity to participate in a unique learning environment encompassing a cross-cultural experience, an direct introduction to your professional field, and an overview of the dynamics involved in community participation throughout stages of creating and managing an International Peace Park.

Course Instructors include: Saleem Ali, an expert in environmental conflict resolution and how ecological factors can promote peace. He is a Professor at University of Vermont’s Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Founder and Director of the Institute for Environmental Diplomacy and Security. Todd Walters, an expert in environmental peace-building and experiential learning; and the Founder and Executive Director of International Peace Park Expeditions.

You will take part in lectures and discussions with guest lecturers ranging from experts, practitioners and professionals within fields of your interest - addressing issues of sustainable forestry management, biodiversity surveys, eco-tourism plans, development and infrastructure planning, environmental conservation, water resource management, peace-building initiatives, and cross-border projects.

Learn more about last years expedition as posted on National Geographic

Visit the International Peace Park Expeditions website

Other Info:

View the slideshow : http://vimeo.com/25389734

For More Information

Please contact Todd Walters and Saleem Ali if you would like to take part in the class via todd@peaceparkexpeditions.org.