This module presents an expanded circular flow analysis that takes the biosphere into account. It reviews critiques and alternatives to GNP/GDP, emphasizing natural resource and environmental as well as social sustainability, then discusses the implications of long-term growth of population and economic output, contrasting the goal of economic growth with...
This module provides an introduction to the economic analysis of environmental issues, providing broader perspectives on sustainability as well as standard environmental economic techniques such as valuation. Applications include fisheries management, sustainable agriculture, and global climate change.
This 60-page module is suitable for several weeks of class time.
This course explores how water can be used in the planning of cities to improve liveability in the face of climate change and population growth. Participants consider and discuss the latest solutions and concepts on urban design and modelling, climate change adaptation, behaviour change, and social and government engagement. Specifically...
This course teaches how to develop and use models in environmental economics and energy economics, covering both conceptual aspects and numerical modeling. It explores different modeling approaches, highlight their strengths and weaknesses, and discuss how to interpret and use their results to make informed decisions.
The students participating in the...
This online training course aims at introducing an economics perspective to environmental problems and environmental policy. Its ultimate goal is to highlight that the value of the environment can be estimated and integrated into decision-making processes to help deliver sustainable development. It is not intended to replace the need for...
The master's degree "Green Economy" seeks to provide the scientific understanding on which the transition to a green economy can be based, including the principles of environmental sustainability and the societal responses required to implement these in practice.
Core units delivered are: Biodiversity and ecosystem services, carbon management, environmental law...
In recent decades there has been increasing global concern about the sustainability of the use of fossil fuels and nuclear power, which has led to increased interest in more sustainable renewable energy sources. These ‘renewables’ have been utilised for centuries, in water mills, windmills and wood stoves. But in recent...
This course covers the basic definitions and history of sustainable development and sustainability in business - from a niche interest to the present day.
We’ll explore the key drivers to sustainability: the use of standards; the importance of stakeholder engagement; governance (including the use of codes of conduct); innovation for...
This course takes a multidisciplinary approach, to examine the energy transition question from each of these perspectives. It starts by introducing global energy and sustainability issues, and possible scenarios in the first week. To facilitate and realise changes in energy systems, technology and innovation plays an important role. This will...
This course explores the Circular Economy: how businesses can create value by reusing and recycling products, how designers can come up with amazingly clever solutions, and how individuals can contribute to make the Circular Economy happen. Participants learn to re-think the economic system, and act upon it. The course is...