Geneva Summer Schools - University of Geneva - Global Environment, Energy and Risk

June 20 - July 1, 2016 - REGISTRATION CLOSED

Course description

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is an intense program on environmental governance, sustainability and energy dynamics across the globe.
During this program participants will study new sets of risks associated with these global dynamics of change and energy development by engaging with representatives from key international institutions.
The program is taught by faculty from UNIGE and renowned partner universities.
Lectures will be held at Geneva-based governmental and non-governmental international organizations ( eg. UN, World Economic Forum, IRCA, WTO, WHO and UNEP etc.).
This program delves deep into current international deliberations and their impacts on societies and cities.
Students will discover the role, significance and contribution of Geneva to global circuits of change.
Equivalence of 6 ECTS credits (45-60 hours of lecture)

Learning outcomes

Understanding the interconnectedness of global and local challenges related to environment, energy and risk
Overview of key research findings and governance experience
Insight into selected research methods and analytical tools
Knowledge about how international organisations and local players engage themselves and what drivers and barriers are
Experience in interacting with experts and peers from various backgrounds
Training of skills in discussion of complex issues, presentation and written reporting

Evaluation and grading