Meet other students, first assignments. Orientation and an introduction to the diverse parts of the global ecology equation. Focused preparatory sessions with the faculty on ecology, anthropology and economics. Study in rural Cornwall at the Worthyvale Manor Ecological Centre, and for two weeks in Cambridge, a beautiful small city with a rich history.
Farm stays during part of the time in Cornwall offer the opportunity for hands-on study.
In Dar es Salaam, examine development issues in a major Indian Ocean port city that still shows evidence of its colonization by Germany and Britain, Explore the fragile island ecosystem of Zanzibar, home to rare and endangered species, coral reefs and mangrove swamps, and consider the effects of human interactions on coastal and marine environments. Meet with leaders of Tanzania's strong environmental movement. Fatma Alloo, a journalist with special interest in environmental, development and gender issues, coordinates the program for IHP in Tanzania. Led by IHP coordinator Smitu Kothari, a respected activist and scholar, discuss India's cultural, political and ecological issues with some of the country's most important scholars, government officials, cultural leaders, scientists and educators including Sheela Patel, Colin Gonsalves, Vijay Paranjype, Vivek Gour-Broome, Charles Correa, Vijay Tendulkar, Bittu Sahgal, Teesta Setalvad and Ashgar Ali Engineer. Engage the issues raised by some of the most remarkable ecological struggles in the Indian subcontinent in defense of blodiversity and ecological sustainability, and against river pollution, large dams and nuclear power.