ALDA is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025-2027 intake of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master on Climate Change and Diversity: Sustainable Territorial Development (CCD-STeDe). This program, coordinated by the University of Padova, offers a unique two-year, 120 ECTS Master’s Degree designed to prepare future leaders in sustainable territorial development amidst global climate and environmental challenges. Applications for the first call will remain open until February 15, 2025.
ALDA, as a professional partner of the program, proudly supports this initiative that aligns with our commitment to sustainable development and local democracy.
The CCD-STeDe program stands out for its inclusive, high-quality, and multi-lingual approach. The course is structured across four distinct academic paths, each combining in-person, blended, and online teachings in partnership with renowned institutions worldwide:
Path 1: Climate Change, Sustainability, Development
Partners: University of Padova (Italy), Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar (Ecuador)
Languages: English and Spanish
Path 2: Regional and Local Studies
Partners: University of Padova (Italy), Universidade da Madeira (Portugal)
Languages: English and Portuguese
Path 3: Territorial Management
Partners: University of Padova (Italy), Université Joseph KI-ZERBO (Burkina Faso)
Languages: English and French
Path 4: Environmental Management
Partners: University of Padova (Italy), University of Johannesburg (South Africa)
Languages: English and French
Graduates receive either a double degree (Paths 1, 2, 3) or a joint degree (Path 4, awarded by the University of Padova and the University of Johannesburg).
Consortium Partners:
The CCD-STeDe program is powered by an international consortium that includes five universities and four professional partners dedicated to advancing sustainable territorial development:
- Universities: University of Padova, Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, Universidade da Madeira, University of Johannesburg
- Professional Partners: ALDA – The European Association for Local Democracy, Via Via Tourism Academy (Belgium), Fundación Pachamama (Ecuador), and GIShub Association (Italy).
With support from the European Union, the program offers 20 Erasmus Mundus scholarships annually for the top-ranked candidates worldwide. Other applicants may qualify for partial support, a fee waiver, or self-funding options.