
Climate Smart Agriculture: sustainable transition in agri-food systems
Can agriculture feed the world and save the planet?
Find out by participating in the Summer School "Climate Smart Agriculture: Sustainable Transition in Agri-Food Systems" at the University of Padua.
This immersive, international programme will guide you through innovative strategies such as Carbon Farming, Greenhouse Gas Monitoring, Precision Agriculture and Agroecological Transition.
You will discover how agriculture can become both a driver of change and a solution to today's global challenges — from climate change to food security. You will learn from leading internationally renowned experts and scholars who are steering the future of agriculture towards sustainability and put your knowledge into practice through workshops, field visits and collaborative projects.
By connecting with students from all over the world, you will discover how Climate Smart Agriculture can increase productivity, strengthen resilience and reduce climate-changing gas emissions. Get a sneak peek at the Master's Degree in Sustainable Agriculture—and see where this experience can take you. Immerse yourself in the innovation, culture and excellence of Italian research in one of the most prestigious European universities.
Help shape the future of agriculture in a sustainable way. Join us and cultivate change from the roots.
INFORMATION
Period: 5 July 2026 - 10 July 2026
Target audience: Bachelor's degree students
Minimum number of participants: 10
Maximum number of participants: 25
Lingua: English
Location: Legnaro, Agripolis Campus
ECTS: 3
Fee: 500 euros per week / 20% exemption for students of partner universities / 50% exemption for Arqus students (including Unipd students). A maximum number of exemptions may apply.
Contact: summerschool@unipd.it
Applications: from 15 April to 15 May 2026
The second call is open to EU and NON-EU candidates who do not require a visa to enter Italy for short-term stays.
Schools will be activated only when the minimum number of participants is reached.
Deadline for second call registration: from 15 April to 15 May 2026