Sustainability in Europe

A three day program-integrated study tour to Western Denmark. Core course(s) with this study tour: Sustainable Development: Environmental, Political and Social Issues

Objectives

  • Analyze the methods of implementing sustainable policies at the community level
  • First hand examinations of technologies and initiatives presented in class
  • Comprehend the Danish model of sustainability

Previous Activities Have Included

  • Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy
  • Trip to the world's largest solar panel field
  • Visit to an organic farm & brewery
  • Meet residents from a local ecovillage in Hjortshøj
  • Visit to the Danish Transmission System Operator, Energinet.dk

Description

Denmark is famous for its initiatives regarding sustainability and this tour aims to familiarize students with Danish communities committed to resource management. Hands-on engagement could include visits to wind farms, solar powered heating plants and local governments which will introduce students to the communities and technologies driving green innovation. Understanding the Danish culture is an integral step to comprehending the events leading to Denmark’s leadership in environmentally conscientious mindset, and students will be challenged to immerse themselves through various cultural experiences and cuisine.

SIE Study Tour to Western Denmark

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Spending a morning walking around in cow pastures discussing renewable energy, organic farming and the country lifestyle on my short study tour was incredible. Seeing sustainable living in practice was simply amazing – I cannot imagine a better lifestyle!

Kaitlyn Bernard Colby College, Fall 2011
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