Ghana · Hybrid International Field School

Ghana Environment, Climate Change, Food Security & Cultural Learning Programme

An eight-week hybrid learning experience combining six weeks of online study with a two-week field school in Ghana. Explore climate change, environmental sustainability, food security, biodiversity and community resilience through applied learning and cultural exchange.

International students talking together outdoors on a university campus

PACCPOLICY · International Field School

Hybrid course · Ghana field experience

Learn about the planet. Experience Ghana. Develop solutions for the future.

Explore the connections between climate change, environmental protection, food systems, biodiversity, water, public policy and community resilience. Build your knowledge online, then use Ghana as a living classroom through guided field visits, practical activities and cross-cultural learning.

Download the programme application form

This is an invitation to register your interest, not a confirmed place or payment request. Dates, availability and final fees must be confirmed by PACC Policy.

Duration8 weeks6 weeks online + 2 weeks in Ghana

Field school14 daysIncluding arrival and departure days

Learning formatHybridOnline classes and guided visits

Recommended intake15–25Participants per cohort

Your course journey

Start with the foundations. Put your learning into practice in Ghana.

01 · WEEKS 1–3

Build your foundations

Live online classes, guided readings, recorded lectures, discussion forums, short quizzes and country orientation. Suggested commitment: 3–5 hours per week.

02 · WEEKS 4–6

Prepare to investigate

Explore case studies and Ghana’s environmental policy, plan your project, prepare for field research, and take part in field-safety and travel orientation.

03 · WEEKS 7–8

Learn in the field

Join workshops, guided visits, community learning, cultural experiences, observation exercises and group projects during the 14-day Ghana field school.

04 · AFTER THE FIELD SCHOOL

Share what you learned

Complete a final project and presentation, receive feedback, and join two suggested online follow-up sessions and an optional alumni learning community.

The learning plan

Six connected themes, from ecosystems to everyday life in Ghana.

Environment & ecological systems

Ecosystems, biodiversity, water, soils, forests, wetlands, pollution, waste, environmental health and sustainable consumption.

Climate science & policy

Climate evidence and risks, adaptation, mitigation, resilience, Ghana’s policy landscape, climate finance and just transitions.

Food security & agriculture

Food security, climate-smart agriculture, crops and fisheries, water management, post-harvest losses, nutrition and local food systems.

Green cities & environmental health

Urban waste, renewable energy, clean air and water, sanitation, flooding, heat risks, low-carbon transport and green innovation.

Communities & environmental policy

Environmental governance, traditional knowledge, equity, community stewardship, advocacy and practical environmental projects.

Living and learning in Ghana

Ghana’s regions, history, languages, customs, food traditions, community life, heritage and responsible cultural engagement.

Ghana is the classroom

Explore the places and people behind the issues.

Community members learning about solar energy — Connect classroom learning with practical climate solutions.

A diverse group of students sharing a conversation outdoors on campus — Build connections through shared field-school experiences.

GREATER ACCRA

Urban environment

Study flooding, drainage, waste, land use, heat, transport and community resilience.

SHAI HILLS

Biodiversity & conservation

Observe habitats and discuss protected areas, conservation and community relationships with natural resources.

ABURI

Plants & ecosystems

Explore plant diversity, botanical gardens and ecosystem services through guided observation.

ACCRA

Food systems & culture

Visit a local market, map food systems, discuss nutrition and post-harvest losses, and experience Ghanaian food culture.

KAKUM

Rainforest conservation

Learn about forests, biodiversity, carbon storage and ecotourism. Canopy activities depend on safety and accessibility.

CAPE COAST & ELMINA

Heritage & coastal livelihoods

Connect historical learning with equity; explore fisheries, marine pollution, food security and coastal livelihoods.

EASTERN OR CENTRAL REGION

Climate-smart agriculture

Visit a selected farm to discuss soil, water, crops and climate resilience with local practitioners.

Field sites and activities are proposed options only. They depend on permissions, availability, accessibility, safety, travel arrangements and final confirmation. Reasonable accommodations and suitable alternatives for activities such as canopy walks, long hikes or uneven terrain should be discussed in advance.

How you will learn

Active learning, not just lectures.

Live online classes, expert presentations and case studies
Field observation, guided dialogue and a reflective journal
Group discussions and a practical environmental project
Final presentation, feedback and reflection

Assessment & completion

Turn insight into a practical response.

Online quizzes and learning activities · 15%
Field journal and observation exercises · 25%
Group project or individual action plan · 35%
Final presentation and reflection · 25%
Eligible participants receive a PACCPOLICY Certificate of Participation and Applied Learning.

Choose your learning option

Indicative programme fees

These are planning estimates from the programme brief, not confirmed or payable prices.

VIRTUAL$350 USD

Virtual-only programme

FIELD SCHOOL$2,450 USD

Standard hybrid field school · shared room

RESIDENTIAL$2,950 USD

Enhanced package · single room, subject to availability

GHANA-BASED$1,150 USD

Subject to eligibility and arrangements

GROUP BOOKING$2,250 USD / person

Groups of 5+ · subject to confirmation

Who should apply?

Curious learners and people working for a sustainable future.

Students and recent graduates interested in the environment
Educators and environmental professionals
Agriculture, food-security and community-development practitioners
International participants and interested adult learners

Before you apply

Bring your curiosity. No environmental degree required.

Minimum recommended age: 18 for the standard international field school
Interest in sustainability, climate action, agriculture, food security or development
Basic internet access for the online classes
Ability to participate safely in planned field activities; discuss accommodation needs in advance