Sustainability in Europe
Objectives
- Examine the European approach to sustainability
- Gain important insight into the various interest groups involved in the development of sustainable systems and technology
- Understand the role of government and communities in sustainability
Previous Activities Have Included
- Tour through the sustainable 2012 London Olympic park
- Visit to Transport for London and discussion on congestion charging
- Overnight stay in Totnes Transition Town
- Learn how to cook and grow organic food at Occombe Farm & award-winning Riverford Field Kitchen
Description
The United Kingdom is a leading region for research in the development of systems and technology in regards to sustainability. Examples of the UK’s sustainable initiatives include the Sustainable City Awards, which gives recognition to UK businesses and organizations committed to sustainability. London is also the first summer Olympic host city to have sustainability at the core of its planning. The program is designed to give a greater understanding of sustainability from a European context through a mixture of visits to research centers, companies and NGOs. Students should be able to identify the different interest groups and gain a greater insight into the role of communities, governments, and businesses in creating and implementing technology and standards for greater sustainability.
