Climate change is affecting our lives more than we suspect. It is not only about the poles melting into liquid or wildlife being jeopardized or force to migrate. Modifications in the world�s natural conditions, even if at first imperceptible, have a profound impact on our health, either directly or indirectly. It is due time to develop a more comprehensive understanding of climate change�s impact on people, now and in the future, and to take action to mitigate its effects. The 2015 Barcelona Global Health Summer School will provide a complete overview of the interaction between climate change and health to students and young professionals from different backgrounds. At the end of the week, participants will understand and be able to analyze different determinants of health, including environmental factors, the direct and indirect effects of climate change on health, and political, economic and strategic approaches to the problem and its potential solutions. The week also includes visits to environmental health research centers in Barcelona. Faculty includes leading experts in the field from European academic and research institutions as well as representatives of the World Health Organization, the World Meteorological Organization and the International Organization for Migration.

The 2015 program includes a Conference of Parties (COP) simulation. The objective of the COP is to give an opportunity to participants to learn practical skills in global health diplomacy and international negotiation while increasing their knowledge on climate change and health and the Conference of parties (COP) process.