In a series of seminars, a wide range of issues that are implied in this challenge have been addressed, as well as their relation with the Sustainable Development Goals. Jointly, they generate key findings that can help us tackle the multiple challenges the transformation of our energy systems poses for us.

In this course, we invite leading researchers to share their insights on how we can attain sustainable energy production and use as fast as possible. They will address important questions such as: How can we get rid of our fossil fuel dependency and its undesirable side effects? Where do energy and climate policies complement each other, and where do they clash? Can we design cities that are energy neutral? What is the role of legislation in the sustainable energy transition and how does this relate to ethical issues such as energy democracy and energy justice?

Together with the guest lecturers, we will examine how to go about making public policy that incorporates scientific, economic, and political realities, but which is also sensitive to relevant moral values and considerations of justice. Taken together, the intersecting perspectives can help us understand how we can try to attain the Sustainable Development Goals.

Coordinator

Dr. Coyan Tromp

Timetable

All lectures will take place on-campus and we assume you can be physically present during the scheduled hours. You can find the timetable on Datanose.

Registration

Registration is possible for students participating in an Honours program. The registration period for the Honours courses will be from Friday, November 28, 10:00 am to Tuesday, December 2, 11:59 pm. You can register through the online registration form that will appear on Honoursmodules IIS. (registration is NOT through SIS)

Please note: Placement is not guaranteed if you register after December 2, so make sure you register on time. You will hear which course(s) you are registered for before December 31. 

For questions about registration, please contact us at: Honours-iis@uva.nl