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Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

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Course Summary

Greening the Economy is a course that explores the relationship between economic growth and sustainable development. Students will learn about various strategies for achieving a greener economy and the benefits of transitioning to a sustainable model.

Key Learning Points

Understand the economic impact of transitioning to a greener economy
Identify the key factors driving sustainability and economic growth
Explore policy and regulatory frameworks that support a sustainable economy

Learning Outcomes

Understand the links between economic growth and sustainable development
Identify strategies for transitioning to a greener economy
Evaluate the benefits and challenges of sustainable development

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of economics and business
Interest in sustainability and environmental issues

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video Lectures
Assignments
Quizzes

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Greta Thunberg
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Description

How can we live a good life on one planet with over seven billion people?

This course will explore greening the economy on four levels – individual, business, city, and nation. We will look at the relationships between these levels and give many practical examples of the complexities and solutions across the levels. Scandinavia, a pioneering place advancing sustainability and combating climate change, is a unique starting point for learning about greening the economy. We will learn from many initiatives attempted in Scandinavia since the 1970s, which are all potentially helpful and useful for other countries and contexts. The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) at Lund University is an international centre of excellence on strategies for sustainable solutions. The IIIEE is ideally suited to understand and explain the interdisciplinary issues in green economies utilising the diverse disciplinary backgrounds of its international staff. The IIIEE has been researching and teaching on sustainability and greener economies since the 1990s and it has extensive international networks connecting with a variety of organizations.

Outline

Introduction: what is a green economy and why is it important?
Wicked Problems
What is a Green Economy
Little Actions and Big Challenges
Why Scandinavia
Cleaner and Greener production
Evolution of the concept of green economy
Interview: An Economist's Take on GtE
Interview: A Politician's Take on GtE
Interview: A Global Green Growth Perspective
"Meet the Parkers, Part I"
Introduction
Timeline and Syllabus
Course Details
Grading
About us
Hangouts
Course Assignment: Greener Product, Greener Business, and Greener City
Readings week 1
Introduction

Individual choices
Drivers for Consumption
Consumers and Eco-labeling
Myths of Consumption
Mind the Gap
Living Green in Practice
Interview: Green Economy in Sweden & Europe
Interview: Building a Green Online Community
"Meet the Parkers, Part II"
Readings week 2
Individual Choices

Business strategies
Business Fundamentals
Greening Upstream
Greening Downstream
Green Processes
Green Business Strategies
Virtual Mobility and e-Materialisation
Eco-Design
Interview: Sustainability at IKEA
Interview: Green Strategy of a Restaurant
Interview: Transition Towards Renewable Energy
"Meet the Parkers, Part III"
Readings week 3
Business Strategies

Sustainable cities
Sustainable Urban Transformation
Climate Governance and Urban Experiments
Urban Infrastructure and Planning
Visioning for Cities of the Future
Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Green Lifestyles and Cities
"Meet the Parkers, Part IV"
Municipal Waste Management
Readings week 4
Sustainable Cities

National policies
Policy Instruments and Incentives
Green Public Procurement
Policy for Waste and Resources
Policy for Lighting Products
Economic Instruments and Price Signals
An OECD Perspective on Green Economy
Green Policy in Europe
Interview: International Climate Negotiations
Bonus interview: Extended producer responsibility
"Meet the Parkers, Part V"
Readings week 5
National Policies

Summary of User Reviews

This course on greening the economy has received positive reviews from learners. Many users appreciate the practical approach and real-world examples provided in the course, which make the concepts easy to understand and apply. Overall, learners found the course informative and engaging.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical approach and real-world examples

Pros from User Reviews

Clear and concise explanations of important concepts
Engaging and interactive course content
Practical tools and strategies for implementing sustainable practices
Expert instructors with extensive knowledge in the field

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course content to be too basic
Lack of personalized feedback from instructors
Limited opportunities for peer interaction and collaboration
Some technical issues with the course platform
High workload and time commitment

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