The course consist of a series of seminars with lecturers from industry, researchers and experts from university and institutes, politicians and NGOs, sharing their experiences and perspectives. Each seminar is divided into three parts: introductory lecture, group discussion and plenary session. The course participants have the opportunity to discuss and reflect different opinions together with the lecturers. Some of the issues discussed in this course are:
- Is there a world “oil peak”? What are the alternatives?
- India and China: economic growth, environment and technology!
- Climate change and emissions trading!
- Eco design!
- Strategies for sustainable consumption!
- Future air traffic!
- Sustainable growth!
- Water scarcity: regional conflict and cooperation!
- How to end world poverty?
- Sustainable energy systems!