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Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities
Lund UniversityLund, Sweden
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Program Details
- Degree
- Courses
- Major
- Urban Planning | Environmental Sciences | Sustainability
- Area of study
- Engineering | Natural Science
- Course Language
- English
Program Overview
Education
The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics offers various educational programs, including:
- Special Area Studies (SAS)
- Doctoral Programme
- Diversity in Education
- IIIEE Commissioned Education
- Alumni Network
Master's Programmes
The institute provides the following Master's programs:
- Master's Programme in Environmental Management and Policy (EMP)
- European joint Master's programme in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM)
- Collaboration with external organizations
- IIIEE schedules
- Literature lists
Online Courses
The institute offers several online courses, including:
- Dispelling Myths about Sustainable Consumption
- 1.5ー Lifestyles: Mainstreaming Everyday Sustainability
- Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities
- Urban Climate Governance towards 1 5 Degree Celsius Alignment
- Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation
- Circular Economy: Sustainable Materials Management
- Cities and Consumption: Urban Sustainability and the Sharing Economy
- Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities
- Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia
Course Details: Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities
This course explores how cities can achieve transformative change by re-imagining the future and re-designing the present. The course utilizes insights and inspiration from Sweden, Europe, and around the world, focusing on pathways and opportunities for climate action in cities.
Course Weeks
The course is designed around 5 weeks, each with a specific theme:
- Week 1: Visions and Plans
- Week 2: Data and Tools
- Week 3: Finance and Partnerships
- Week 4: Engagement and Action
- Week 5: Research and Innovation
Course Materials
The course features a mix of 6 different types of learning materials, including:
- Lecture films on core topics and leading international initiatives
- Documentary-style films on innovation teams, climate city contracts, and transformative portfolios
- Podcast interviews with insights from ICLEI, the European Commission, and the WRI Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities
- Discussion films with municipalities from around the world
- Presentation films from Vinnova on designing missions
Course Features
- 25 films and 5 podcasts with presenters from research and practice
- 5 weeks duration, approximately 3 hours of course work per week
- Option to transfer to later sessions to extend the course
Research
The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics conducts research in various areas, including:
- Current research projects
- Past Research Projects
- Research projects database
- Research outputs database
About University
Lund University
Overview:
Lund University is a renowned international university located in Sweden. It offers a wide range of academic programs, including bachelor's and master's degrees, exchange programs, and doctoral studies. The university is known for its strong research and innovation ecosystem, fostering collaboration and excellence.
Services Offered:
Lund University provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Student services and support:
This includes assistance with IT resources, literature and libraries, study skills, language and academic writing, examination, study guidance and career, grades, credits and certificates, and more.International Desk:
Offers support for international students.Student Health Centre:
Provides healthcare services to students.International opportunities:
Offers exchange programs, traineeships, fieldwork opportunities, summer courses, and grants and scholarships for students seeking international experiences.Financial matters:
Provides information on tuition payments, banking in Sweden, and scholarships for current students.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Lund University offers a vibrant and engaging campus experience for its students.