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At the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand the importance of framing humanitarian crises through a planetary lens
• Recognise the environmental crisis as a catalyst or exacerbator of humanitarian crises and that most vulnerable countries and people are most affected
• Understand how climate change, pollution of air and water, biodiversity loss, disruption to our food production system, and changing patterns of diseases are affecting human health and healthcare systems
• Analyse how acute climate-related shocks (e.g. floods, sea level rising) or chronic (e.g. drought and desertification) increase human mobility
• Learn more about policies addressing the environmental crisis
• Examine how organisations address environmental degradation through operational adaptation and mitigation practices to limit their ecological footprint
• Useful tools available to conduct environmental and health assessments

Structure of the course

• Definition and scope of planetary health
• Conflict and the environment
• Conflict-related issues and social/gender inclusion
• Food and water scarcity
• Infectious diseases
• Anticipating extreme weather events to reduce their impact
• Climate change, migration and health nexus
• Air pollution and health systems
• The loss of biodiversity

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Total fees: CHF 1’700.-
Deposit: (upon acceptance of admission): CHF 400.-

• AV¶ÌÊÓƵ qualification (bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
• At least three years of relevant professional experience
• Excellent command of English
• Notivation working in the humanitarian sector

• Copy of identity document or passport
• Passport photo (.jpg format)
• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter (explaining what is the reason why you apply for this course and how will the acquired skills help you in your career)
• Copy of the highest educational qualification obtained
• Copy of work certificate or official document of the current job position
• Proof of English language level
• Employer's funding agreement, if applicable
• Employer's letter of support (recommended)
• Scholarship application form (if applicable). Please refer to

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