Following two highly successful editions in 2024 and 2025, which together brought 50 students from six countries (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, France, and the Netherlands), the African School on Climate Change Adaptation is now preparing its third edition in 2026.

For this upcoming edition, we aim to host 40 students from eight countries across Africa, Europe, and North America. This expansion will further enhance the School’s international dimension, deepen cross-regional exchange, and ensure it remains firmly grounded in the priorities and concerns of young people across these regions

During the two weeks in Nairobi (Kenya), you will enjoy two inaugural courses provided by expert professors from The Institute of Climate Change and Adaptation which is based in the Faculty of Science and Technology at University of Nairobi. A challenging group project will be assigned to mixed teams composed of African and non-African students, fostering intercultural collaboration and diverse perspectives.

The program will also include four conferences and two field visits to complement the academic component of the School. In addition, participants will benefit from an introduction to East African history and culture, as well as a beginner-level Kiswahili course. During your free time, you may enjoy a safari to Nairobi National Park and pay a visit to the National Museum of Kenya where you will meet our million year old ancestors… and possibly stay in Kenya after the school to travel in our beautiful country!

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN AND WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 22 MAY 2026

Objectives

The Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation and the Office of University Advancement & Institutional Development of University of Nairobi launch the African School 2026:

• To attract international students of quality, motivated to get a better understanding of the Climate Change in Africa
• To help them to improve their foundations on Climate Change and develop a new set of skills and international competences
• To develop their international network by connecting students from all continents
• To interest students in African Universities and their capacities in Higher Education, Research and Innovation
• To raise the awareness and attractiveness of the East African region, its history and culture
• To showcase the UoN campus facilities and local environment

The total number of students should be limited to 40 with the prospective targets of:

• 30% students from Kenyan institutions
• 40% students from African (non-Kenyan) institutions
• 30% students from Non-African institutions

The language of instruction is English.

Award

All students will receive a certificate of attendance to the Summer School. Upon validation of the activities, the equivalent of 3 European Credits (ECTS) will be awarded. These credits can be valued in the student home universities and certified by University of Nairobi.