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Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

In this course, participants are introduced to key notions and concepts evolving in sustainability science that are relevant to all, independent to one's work or field of interest. After having completed the course, participants will have a better understanding of the vocabulary used today and should demonstrate the ability to reflect critically to integrate different perspectives of environmental, social, and economic sustainability to their specific area of interest or research. Throughout the course, links are made to the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, as our current global road map towards sustainability, and how new approaches and solutions are emerging to describe, understand and address key sustainability challenges. Put simply, the overall aim is to give participants the knowledge and confidence needed to present and discuss ideas with others by applying methods, concepts and the vocabulary exemplified in the course with a more holistic view on the sustainability agenda across topics and disciplines. The course is designed as 5 modules: The first module presents essential concepts within sustainability science, and methods used to describe, frame, and communicate aspects of sustainability. We look at key questions such as what we mean with strong or weak sustainability, resilience, tipping points and the notion of planetary boundaries. We also look at some techniques used of envisioning alternative futures and transitions pathways. The second module is all about systems thinking and how systemic approaches are applied today to achieve long-term sustainability goals. Your will see what we mean with systems thinking and how systems thinking, and design is applied in practice to find new solutions. The third module touches upon drivers for a sustainable future, namely links to economy and business with an introduction to notions of a circular economy, and also policy and regulatory frameworks. We introduce the basics of transformative policy frames and how they are designed and applied through several real-case examples. The fourth module discusses the links between innovation and sustainability, highlighting approaches for technological, social, institutional, and financial innovations. Some examples (or cases) aim to show how different actors across society balance in practice the need for innovative approaches for social, environmental, and economic sustainability. The fifth and last module provides general insights on how we work with models to create various scenarios that help us identify solutions and pathways for a more sustainable world. Three main dimensions are addressed namely climate and climate change, nature and biodiversity, and the importance of data and geodata science to support spatial planning and sustainable land use. This course is brought to you by Lund University with input from four external contributors: - Lund Municipality, Sweden - DigIT Hub, a cluster organisation for digitalisation in society based in Lund, Sweden - Forum for Social Innovation Sweden, a national network across 5 universities - Sustainable Business Hub, a cluster organisation for smart sustainable cities, based in Malmö, Sweden

状态:Climate Change Adaptation
状态:Environmental Policy
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AL

5.0评论日期:Oct 29, 2024

Focuses on the environment, but neglects economy and society.

CV

4.0评论日期:Mar 21, 2024

Great varied and comprehensive content - struggled a bit with the spoken English.

NM

5.0评论日期:Jul 22, 2022

This course was easy to follow and interesting enough to keep me engaged.

SS

5.0评论日期:Feb 28, 2023

very helpful!! well paced and great information and lecturers.

MD

5.0评论日期:Dec 10, 2022

A very systematic course on concept and approaches for sustainable future. I would suggest everyone to pursue this course for better understanding of sustainability.

HT

5.0评论日期:May 9, 2023

Absolutely fantastic course, and super informative. The Lectures are enjoyable and eye-opening.

NS

4.0评论日期:Dec 21, 2023

Great for beginners. Concepts and terminology well explained. Good reading material with case studies.

AR

5.0评论日期:Nov 27, 2022

It helped me to understand the environmental jargon and I am extremely happy the way course was organized. Thanks a lot Lund university and co.

MK

5.0评论日期:Jul 7, 2023

Exceptional learning, teaching was too explanatory and comprehensive.

MA

5.0评论日期:May 23, 2023

Excellent course. Helpful for HSE Professionals in renewable enrgy sector

KT

4.0评论日期:Nov 8, 2023

I sincerely appreciate the invaluable course you provided. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it and gained a wealth of knowledge.

EM

5.0评论日期:Apr 30, 2023

Excelent Course to understand the concepts, as a beginner in the sustainable world that we need.

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