In this course we will take a look at the “Green City” Freiburg: Historical roots and citizens’ movements; local environmental policy-making in light of greater (national and supranational) legal frameworks; policy measures in different areas of...
In 2050, we live well, within the planet’s ecological limits. Our prosperity and healthy environment stem from an innovative, circular economy where nothing is wasted and where natural resources are managed sustainably, and biodiversity is protected...
The aim of this course is to show how, over the last few years, territories have modified and created a new resilient local policy in response to the urgency of global climate change. The aim of the course is to put students in the position of having...
The world is now facing a severe environmental crisis. The rising consumption needs in advanced countries as well as in emerging and fast-growing economies, are harming the whole planet. The “take-make-dispose” model of production and consumption is...
This seminar examines the complex interactions between social systems and ecological processes in urban environments. Urban ecology offers unique insights into how patterns of abundance, distribution, and biodiversity are shaped by social, political...
In this course, students will be asked to identify the most pressing sustainability issues in Tokyo. Working in small teams, they will design a new housing community that can offer solutions to the issues they have identified at the local level...
The primary aim of this course is to provide a current and comprehensive overview on issues related to plastic pollution at a global level, focusing on plastic accumulation in the Mediterranean Sea. The course explores the many open questions...
The primary aim of this course is to provide a current and comprehensive overview on issues related to plastic pollution at a global level, focusing on plastic accumulation in the Mediterranean Sea. The course explores the many open questions...
Students will be introduced to the ecology and management of typical forest landscapes in Southwest Germany and the Swiss Alps. Along an elevational gradient, students will study flood plain forests in the Rhine valley, mountain forest ecosystems in...
This course provides a general introduction to the rich Ecuador´s environmental diversity and its main associated problems. It explores Ecuador´s ecological regions, gives an introduction to the major groups of plants and animals of the region...