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Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by Lund University
  • Offered by

About

How can we shape our urban development towards sustainable and prosperous futures? This course explores sustainable cities as engines for greening the economy in Europe and around the world. We place cities in the context of sustainable urban transformation and climate change. We connect the key trends of urbanization, decarbonisation and sustainability. We examine how visions, experiments and innovations can transform urban areas. And we look at practices (what is happening in cities at present) and opportunities (what are the possibilities for cities going forwards into the future). This course was launched in January 2016, and it was updated in September 2021 with new podcasts, films and publications. The course is produced by Lund University in cooperation with WWF and ICLEI " Local Governments for Sustainability who work with creating sustainable cities. The course features researchers, practitioners and entrepreneurs from a range organisations.

Modules

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
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1 Videos

  • About the course

4 Readings

  • Course syllabus
  • Grading
  • Readings Module 1
  • About the team

Learning Materials

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Plugin
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6 Videos

  • Sustainable Urban Transformation
  • Sustainable Cities
  • ICLEI Green Climate Cities – an introduction
  • ICLEI Green Climate Cities – development strategy
  • WWF Housing
  • The Urban Green – Part 1

Assignments

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1

Learning Materials

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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5 Videos

  • Infrastructure and Planning
  • Cities, Nature and Innovation – an introduction
  • Cities, Nature and Innovation – international overview
  • WWF Transport
  • The Urban Green - Part 2

1 Readings

  • Readings Module 2

Assignments

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2

1 Peer Review

  • Green Urban Initiative

1 Readings

  • Green Urban Initiative: Example Submissions

Learning Materials

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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5 Videos

  • Climate Governance and Urban Experiments
  • Governance of Urban Sustainability Transitions – an introduction
  • Governance of Urban Sustainability Transitions – discussions themes
  • WWF Positive
  • The Urban Green - Part 3

1 Readings

  • Readings Module 3

Assignments

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3

Learning Materials

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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5 Videos

  • Sustainable Urban Lifestyles
  • Sharing Economy and Cities – an introduction
  • Sharing Economy and Cities – key topics
  • WWF Consumption
  • The Green Urban - Part 4

1 Readings

  • Readings Module 4

Assignments

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4

Learning Materials

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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6 Videos

  • Visioning Cities for the Future
  • WWF and Sustainable Cities
  • Smart and Sustainable Cities – an introduction
  • Smart and Sustainable Cities – future possibilities
  • WWF Food
  • The Green Urban - Part 5

1 Readings

  • Readings Module 5

Assignments

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 5

Auto Summary

"Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities" is a foundational course focused on sustainable urban development and climate change. Offered by Lund University with WWF and ICLEI, it explores urbanization, decarbonization, and sustainability through expert insights, podcasts, and films. Designed for those interested in science and engineering, the 540-minute course is available via Coursera with various subscription options, catering to learners seeking to transform urban areas into engines for a greener economy.

Kes McCormick
Instructors

Kes McCormick

Prof. Lena Neij
Instructors

Prof. Lena Neij

Prof. James Evans
Instructors

Prof. James Evans

Prof. Harriet Bulkeley
Instructors

Prof. Harriet Bulkeley