Sustainable Development: Environmental, Political and Social Issues
Fall & Spring
| 3 credits
| Core course
| Study Tour:
Western Denmark
and
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Southern Sweden
and
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United Kingdom
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The Netherlands
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Germany
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Sweden
Majors:
Environmental Science,
Environmental Studies,
Political Science,
and
Public Policy
This core course will enhance your understanding of the divergent goals and complex processes associated with sustainable development from a European perspective. Specific focus is given to the interplay between social, political and economic issues and environmental concern. You will be introduced to a broad range of Danish and European stakeholders currently shaping the sustainability agenda, and encouraged to identify your own values and strategies for a sustainable future.
Sustainability in Europe is designed for students majoring in environmental studies, environmental science, public policy, and students generally interested in environmental affairs.
Field Studies
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Field studies for the Sustainability program will involve visiting a variety of sustainability initiatives within the Copenhagen city limits. Past visits include trips to the NGO Energy Crossroads, the Riso National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, and the Copenhagen Car Sharing Association.
Instructors
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Deborah Kaplan
M.Sc. (Sustainable Development, University of Exeter, UK, 2010). B.A. (Environmental Studies, University of Exeter, UK, 2009). Leadership positions in Agenda 21, Nature Conservation and Human Rights Organizations. Member of Copenhagen District Council Committee on Environment and Transportation and Urban Garden Network. With DIS 1985-1998 and since 2002.
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Kasper Dam Mikkelsen
Cand.tech.soc. (Technological and Socio-Economic Planning, Roskilde University, 2006). Project manager, Danish Society for Engineers, 2005-2007. Sustainable energy consultant, NIRAS, 2007-present. With DIS since 2011.
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Sara Julie Møhlenberg
Cand.scient.oecon. (Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen, 2007). Head of Section, Ministry of Climate and Energy, 2008-2009. Climate network manager, Copenhagen Business School, 2009-2010. Project developer and fundraiser, CradlePeople, 2011-present. With DIS since 2011.
