This year’s edition of the CATER School will take place in Nosy Be, Madagascar from Monday, October 27th to Thursday, November 6th 2025, embedded within the context of the Anticipatory Climate Adaptation for Communities In Africa (ACACIA) Horizon Europe project.
What is the CATER School
The CATER school convenes learners and teachers for 11 days of intensive work (including two days off during the weekend), combining lectures with group work to develop a ‘serious game.’ Participants will explore climate risk science, disaster preparedness, and community resilience, rooted in the context of floods and tropical cyclones in Madagascar.
Key themes include:
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Anticipatory climate adaptation: addressing impacts before they happen.
- Advances in tropical cyclone forecasting
- Governance, ethics and justice in climate adaptation and services.
- Co-production and community-led responses in disaster preparedness.
- Impact assessments and evaluation of climate services
Workshops, case studies, and field-based learning will ensure participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
💡 Check out past schools (2023 & 2024) and participant testimonials (here and here) to see what’s in store—and get ready to learn, connect, and take action!
Who should apply
The school is designed for postgraduate students, postdocs, early-career researchers, and practitioners from diverse backgrounds who want to deepen their understanding of, and capabilities with, transdisciplinary approaches for navigating complex climate risks. The programme blends lectures with hands-on learning focused on real-world case studies in Madagascar (the focus of the ACACIA project).
Cost
The 2025 CATER-ACACIA School fee is €500, which covers meals, accommodation, field trips, activities, and airport transfers.
Participants must pay for their own travel to and from Nosy-Be, as well as visa costs and insurance.
Financial support: Applicants from low- and middle-income countries can apply for:
🔹 A stipend to cover travel costs.
🔹 A fee waiver to cover the €500 school fee.
Both can be requested in the application form.
🗓️Application deadline: 4 May
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