The International Summer School Program on Climate Change and Related Risks (ISSP on CC & RR) will be held at Fudan University’s Jiangwan campus during 6-24 July 2026, focusing on Climate Change, Cities and Anthropogenic Impacts. Cities, as highly complex socio-ecological systems, represent both hotspots of anthropogenic activities and frontlines of climate change impacts. They concentrate population, infrastructure, and economic activities, making them particularly vulnerable to the combined pressures of climate change and air pollution. At the same time, cities are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption, playing a decisive role in shaping global environmental change. As extreme weather events become more frequent and compound and cascading risks increasingly evident, urban areas are emerging as critical arenas where climate, environmental, and ecological challenges intersect and amplify. Understanding the dynamic interactions between climate change, urban systems, and anthropogenic influences is therefore essential for advancing climate governance, enhancing urban resilience, and achieving sustainable development. The 2024 summer school focused on Climate Change and Air Quality. The 2025 summer school focused on Human Activity and Weather/Climate Extremes.

The summer school program is designed to serve as a multidisciplinary and global platform, bringing together students and young professionals from a wide range of fields, including natural sciences (with a focus on atmospheric and oceanic sciences), social sciences (such as economics), and interdisciplinary sciences (such as environmental science and public health). The primary objective is to cultivate the next generation of scientists and leaders in climate governance by immersing early-career researchers in state-of-the-art climate change research and fostering inclusive collaboration and holistic, integrative problem-solving approaches. Participants will benefit from a comprehensive curriculum featuring courses, lectures, and exchanges that provide insights into the latest research developments and scientific methodologies, empowering them to advance their professional growth in this crucial field. To enrich the learning experience, the organizers plan to invite 10-20 internationally renowned scholars to Fudan University in Shanghai to deliver lectures and engage in meaningful interactions with early-career scientists. Four modules are structured: (a) Climate change and urban climate effects, (b) Extreme weather events and their impacts, (c) Atmospheric environment and eco-health impacts, (d) AI-enabled sustainable development and climate resilience.

The organizers are the Fudan University’s Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS), the Institute of Atmospheric Sciences (IAS), the World Meteorological Organization Global Atmosphere Watch Programme (WMO/GAW), the World Meteorological Organization World Weather Research Programme (WMO/WWRP), the MAP-AQ Asian Office Shanghai and the IRDR International Centre of Excellence on Risk Interconnectivity and Governance on Weather/Climate Extremes Impact and Public Health (ICoE-RIG-WECEIPHE).

The summer school welcomes applications from students, postdoctoral researchers, and young scholars who have received their Ph.D. degree within the past 5 years in atmospheric sciences, environmental sciences, climate governance, or relevant fields. Applicants from all countries are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for participation.

The summer school does not charge tuition fees. The teaching language will be English. See more details at: https://iss-climatechange.fudan.edu.cn/index.htm

For questions, contact with the Program Officer: Dr. Huiling Ouyang (ouyanghuiling(at)fudan.edu.cn)