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FMJ3413 Nexus and Climate Agenda in Energy Systems 6.0 credits

The course will provide a full understanding of the nexus and climate change agenda from what
motivates it to the processes that have defined it and are evolving. In addition, the students will
have hands-on exercises to analyze and evaluate the energy systems and different scenarios for
climate change mitigation.
In this course, we also look into energy planning and policy, as well as policy implementation
processes. This provides a framework for understanding the subject of energy policy and
planning, and for acting.
At the end of the course, the students should have a clear understanding of the complexity of the
nexus, climate problem, policy options, and of how different mitigation options and
interlinkages together with policy support may contribute to resolve it. This understanding
should be demonstrated through the dynamics of group works/exercises and use of diverse tools
to help address the problem.
This PhD course consists of four modules based on the following themes:
i. Energy systems and scenario analysis
ii. Transformation in energy and climate policies
iii. Nexus assessment (methods and tools for assessing synergies and trade-offs)
iv. Climate agenda and negotiation – the role of national and international actors

About course offering

For course offering

Spring 2024 Start 16 Jan 2024 programme students

Target group

PhD students

Part of programme

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Periods

P3 (3.0 hp), P4 (3.0 hp)

Duration

16 Jan 2024
3 Jun 2024

Pace of study

17%

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

English

Course location

KTH Campus

Number of places

Places are not limited

Planned modular schedule

Application

For course offering

Spring 2024 Start 16 Jan 2024 programme students

Application code

60984

Contact

For course offering

Spring 2024 Start 16 Jan 2024 programme students

Examiner

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Course coordinator

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Teachers

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus FMJ3413 (Spring 2024–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

In this PhD course, the following topics will be covered:

  •  Energy systems analysis (reference energy systems and scenario analysis);
  • Role of energy policies in systems transformation; factors governing policy design, policy instruments and approaches (policy processes), policy assessment
  • Basics of nexus assessment (links between climate, water, land use and energy);
  • Energy systems and climate agenda - the role of national and international actors in setting development priorities

Intended learning outcomes

After completing this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Describe and develop basic energy systems and scenario analysis
  2. Critically explain the role of energy policies for a low carbon and climate-resilient future in development contexts
  3. Identify and demonstrate the links between climate, water, land use and energy systems
  4. Explain and evaluate the perspectives on global climate change, including the role of national and international actors in setting development priorities

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

The students should have basic knowledge about energy systems issues related to supply and demand, as well as overall ideas about key issues in the global energy agendas. They should also be familiar with the interaction between the different parts of the energy system. The research topic that the PhD student is engaged with should be relevant to the course’s scope and background. Good English capability in speaking and writing is required.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Home assignment, 6.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

INL1 project report will build upon the active participation in three compulsory seminars where the students will present their preliminary findings in line with the ILOs.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Third cycle

Add-on studies

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Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at ITM/Energy Technology