Seminar
Climate x Borders – Cities in a changing climate
Are you interested in learning about the impacts of climate change on cities? Would you like to take part in a German-Polish exchange and learn about different perspectives?
If so, the seminar “Climate X Borders” is for you!
With the rise of temperatures and the growing number of climate disasters, the need for adaptability and resilience of our surroundings is becoming increasingly crucial. The project “Climate x Borders” wants to encourage an international exchange to find solutions that can be implemented across borders.
As the urban population across the world continues to grow, cities are becoming increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Therefore, this year’s seminar will focus on the topic “Cities in a changing climate” by looking at the challenges of cities in respect to water, temperature and biodiversity. During the 4-day seminar, we will analyse the effects of climate change in urban areas as well as finding strategies for more adaptable, zero-emissions cities. Through a combination of lectures, excursions and discussions, you will develop your own ideas to create climate resilient cities of the future.
The seminar takes place at the European Academy Berlin. Participation is free of charge. Accommodation and travel costs will be covered for participants joining from Poland.
Dates
Online preparation meetings
- 19/11/2025, 4-6 PM
- 26/11/2025, 4-6 PM
Seminar
- 30/11 – 03/12/2025 at the European Academy Berlin

The programm includes
- Exchanges of German-Polish perspectives
- A city exploration with a local artist
- Lectures, Discussions and group workshops on representation of nature, cities as superorganisms, ecological crises and cities of the future
- Participation in the “Cities as Global Actors” conference at Berlin City Hall

Who can apply?
- Inhabitants of Poland and Germany
- who are between 18 and 30 years old
- and interested in learning more about climate change, sustainability and urban development
Interested?
- Please fill out this application form until 15/10/2025 the latest.
- Students of the Freie Universität Berlin should apply through this portal.
- Students of the Uniwersytet Jagielloński should apply through this portal.
Details
Datum
30.11.2025 - 03.12.2025
Adresse
European Academy Berlin
Bismarckallee 46/48
14193 Berlin
Projekt
Climate x Borders 2025
Wie können Europas Städte die Klimakrise meistern? Bei dem Projekt "Climate x Borders" geht es um praxiserprobte Lösungen und wegweisende Ansätze, wie urbane Räume klimaneutral und resilient werden. Vorgestellt werden innovative Ideen und Best Practices, die Städte nachhaltig fit für die Zukunft machen.