Applications Open for Winter School on Biodiversity Led by 100esperte’s Corinna Guerra

The new Winter School in Interdisciplinary Biodiversity, promoted by the National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC) and organized by the School for International Education at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (CFSIE) in collaboration with the National Research Council’s Institute of Marine Sciences (CNR-ISMAR), is now accepting applications for its 2025 program. Scheduled for January 27 to February 1, the event will take place in Venice, offering students, young researchers, and experts a unique opportunity to explore biodiversity through an interdisciplinary lens. The program is coordinated by Corinna Guerra, Assistant Professor in History of Science and Technology at Ca’ Foscari University and member of the 100esperte women expert database, which is part of the ENWE network.

With biodiversity loss reshaping ecosystems worldwide and impacting health, food, and energy resources, the Winter School seeks to deepen participants’ understanding of biodiversity’s real impact. It aims to answer critical questions: What does biodiversity truly mean? How are changes in biodiversity measured? And what are the legal, social, and economic ramifications of biodiversity loss?

The week-long program combines classroom seminars and hands-on field experiences, allowing participants to learn from leading experts in biology, climate science, social sciences, and economics. A key highlight includes a boat tour of Venice’s protected lagoon, where participants will explore the MOSE system and its socio-environmental implications.

“This Winter School was designed with the goal of bringing together students and instructors from diverse specializations to work side by side: those from the humanities and social sciences, alongside those with backgrounds in physical and biological sciences. While a strictly disciplinary approach to biodiversity can deepen specific knowledge, it is not enough to address the global challenges posed by biodiversity loss,” says professor Guerra. 

Applications are open through November 7, 2024. The full program and details for submitting applications are available on the official Winter School page.