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CARE: Pioneering Climate Leadership
The Climate Adaptation, Resilience, and Empowerment (CARE) Program is a transformative initiative aimed at equipping Master’s students with the tools to become global climate leaders. Its overarching objective is to nurture environmentally conscious leaders and citizens to drive sustainable development through evidence-based policies and community engagement. CARE fosters knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary research, and innovation to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
The program builds on partnerships among leading universities: Sciences Po (France), University of Toronto, University of Guelph, and University of British Columbia (Canada). Supported by the DRG Foundation, CARE creates unique opportunities for students to engage in cross-cultural exchanges, develop leadership skills, and participate in impactful advocacy initiatives.
Through scholarships, fellowships, and collaborative projects, CARE empowers students to connect academic learning with real-world challenges. The program emphasizes community-based solutions, draws from local knowledge systems, and prioritizes the needs of vulnerable populations. By fostering a global network of student leaders, CARE ensures a lasting legacy of informed, action-driven leadership to confront pressing environmental challenges.
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« Faced with the environmental changes underway, the world needs a new generation of global climate leaders and decision-makers who will actively shape a wide range of disciplines by drawing from scientific understanding and diverse knowledge systems, and by collaborating with local communities and deepening worldwide connections. As a leading institution in the social sciences and humanities faced with the greatest challenge of our modern history, our role has never been more important »
Arancha González
Dean of Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po
Testimonials
« UBC is a world-leading institution in sustainability, and the CARE scholarship provided me with an amazing opportunity to combine my French background with a world-class education in Canada. After only a few weeks at the university, I am deeply impressed by the quality of teaching on climate issues and confident that I am gaining the tools to advance my career in this field. »
RAPHAEL CHOQUETTE
CARE Scholar and Student in UBC’s Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs Program
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« Receiving the CARE Scholarship was a pivotal moment. It was both an honor and a moment of quiet reassurance that the work I am committed to in climate leadership, grounded in both policy and lived experience, has found a path forward »
JULIA BRAHY
CARE Scholar and Graduate from the Master of Global Affairs at the Munk School, University of Toronto
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« “What truly set this program apart for me was its focus on community-based learning and applied research. I was also excited by the program’s dual focus on rural and small-town development in Canada alongside a global perspective. Coming from France, the opportunity to bridge my European roots with Canadian planning challenges was incredibly compelling. I am truly honoured to be selected as a CARE Scholar as part of the inaugural cohort and am really looking forward to growing alongside a community of passionate, climate-conscious peers. »
EMMA POTHION
CARE Scholar and Student in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development Master’s Program at University of Guelph
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« I aspire to actively contribute to studies that will help deepen our understanding of the extent of ongoing and upcoming climate changes and guide global decision-making for adaptation and, hopefully, mitigation. »
CLAIRE MERCIER
CARE Scholar and Student in the School of Environmental Sciences Master’s Program at University of Guelph
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« I highly recommend PSIA’s Master in Environmental Policy and the CARE Program to any prospective Canadian students seeking a graduate program with a comprehensive approach to environmental policy challenges delivered in a diverse international setting. My advice to future students is to explore lectures, concentrations, and courses at Sciences Po that are unfamiliar because that’s how well-rounded environmental policymakers are made. »
CAITLIN GRADY
CARE Scholar and Graduate from PSIA’s Master in Environmental Policy
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« Words cannot express how grateful I am for the CARE Program and the DRG Foundation. The work of the Foundation and the Program is truly incredible and deeply important – in the face of climate change, global cooperation is critical, especially between countries such as France and Canada that have taken innovative and admirable measures towards combating it. I think there is a lot of potential for joint learning and progress through this program, and I am excited to see all of the great work that will be done in the years to come. »
DOROTHY SETTLES
CARE Scholar and Graduate from PSIA’s Master in Environmental Policy
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« My experience has been both intellectually stimulating and deeply enriching. The academic environment here has allowed me to delve into topics I’m passionate about, guided by the expertise of outstanding professionals and academics. What makes it even more special is the student body – being surrounded by such motivated and inspiring peers pushes me to constantly challenge myself. The diversity of perspectives and the depth of discourse have broadened my understanding of complex issues, making every day a learning experience in itself. »
SHARIF FATOUREHCHI
CARE Scholar and Student in PSIA’s Master in in International Energy Transitions
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« Sciences Po’s Master in Environmental Policy caught my attention due to its multidisciplinary and practical approach to addressing global environmental and sustainable development challenges. Having completed an undergraduate degree with a focus in the natural sciences and ecological fieldwork, I was excited to discover a programme that offers a holistic perspective on environmental challenges, including the social, political, legal, and economic aspects. The programme also provides an unparalleled international learning opportunity, encouraging the exchange of knowledge from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. This cultivates values of partnership and collaboration while enhancing our understanding of one another. »
EMILY MCINTOSH
CARE Scholar and Student in PSIA’s Master in Environmental Policy
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« My experience at Sciences Po has been incredibly enriching. I appreciate the interdisciplinary structure of the programme as it allows me to take a variety of courses which offer different perspectives on climate issues. The faculty is exceptional – our teachers are highly intelligent and also draw upon a wealth of real-world experiences from different countries. »
ISHA AGARWAL
Student in PSIA’s Master in Environmental Policy
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« I absolutely believe that avoiding the worst potential cases of climate change is possible, but only if people are motivated to work towards this future. I think the most important work to be done to combat climate change is in the political arena. One of the biggest barriers to tackling the climate crisis is resisting division and issues relating to the tragedy of the commons. Climate change will impact everyone across the globe in some way and the grave threat it poses requires international cooperation and unity. As young people are those who will be inheriting our planet, the world needs ambitious and passionate young people to lead the international conversation on climate action. »
EVELYN MANG
Student in PSIA’s Master in Environmental Policy
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« Sciences Po provides the opportunity to engage with the highest caliber of study whilst harnessing the powerful diversity of learners and experts from around the world. A strong representation of international students captured my attention, and I was equally drawn to the unique flexibility of the programme structure. The Master’s offers a breadth of courses that range across technical and thematic specialisations, in both French and English. I have greatly appreciated this ability to tailor my studies to my individual interests and experience, benefiting from diversity in all aspects of my education. »
SHAIDA MAHMOUD
Student in PSIA’s Master in Environmental Policy
