Experiencing Sustainability Abroad

Dr. Jacque Chase 
Faculty, CSU, Chico, Geography and Planning Department 

Olivia Van Damme 
Student, CSU, Chico, Geography and Planning Department 

In this presentation, Dr. Jacque Chase and Chico State student Olivia Van Damme share stories and experiences about their time in Florianopolis, Brazil. Both discuss the importance of sustainability in Florianopolis, and how Americans could learn from the residents of that city. They share their insights about how one study abroad program, through its setting and curriculum, teaches about sustainable practices. Dr. Chase and Ms. Van Damme also point out some of the similarities shared by Florianopolis and Chico. 

Recorded: October 14, 2014