Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities
Explore sustainable urban development strategies and learn how cities can drive environmental transformation and economic growth.
Explore sustainable urban development strategies and learn how cities can drive environmental transformation and economic growth.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Sustainable Cities and Communities Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand sustainable urban transformation principles
Analyze relationships between urbanization and sustainability
Evaluate urban infrastructure and planning strategies
Apply systems thinking to sustainable city development
Explore innovative solutions for urban sustainability
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.17 Hours PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores how cities can drive sustainable transformation and economic greening. Students learn about urban sustainability, infrastructure planning, and innovative approaches to city development. The curriculum covers key topics including urban experimentation, sustainable lifestyles, and future city visions, connecting urbanization trends with decarbonization and sustainability goals.
Urban Transformation
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Urban Infrastructure
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Urban Experimentation
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Urban Lifestyles
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Urban Visions
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructors
Expert in Sustainable Innovation and Business Development at Lund University
Kes McCormick is a Professor of Business Development and Sustainable Innovation at the Department of People and Society at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and holds a position at the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) at Lund University. With a robust background in political science and environmental science, he brings over 20 years of academic and management experience to his work. His research and educational efforts focus on sustainability, business innovation, and governance, emphasizing capacity building and lifelong learning. McCormick has engaged more than 125,000 participants through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and has contributed significantly to various projects collaborating with local governments, NGOs, and industry stakeholders.
Leader in Energy Systems and Sustainable Development at Lund University
Prof. Lena Neij is a distinguished Professor and Director at the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) at Lund University. Her research focuses on the dynamics of energy systems, examining governance and policies that promote sustainable development. She specializes in assessing technical change, including the development, introduction, and diffusion of new technologies, as well as policy measures aimed at accelerating these changes. Prof. Neij's interdisciplinary work addresses renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, sustainable buildings, and sustainable urban development, contributing to a green energy economy. She holds a UNESCO Chair in Education for Sustainable Development and has published extensively in her field.
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