Global Energy Transition in a Fossil World, Short Course | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Global Energy Transition in a Fossil World

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1100 EUR/full
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The Challenges for a Global Energy Transition in a Fossil World course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam includes physical excursions to Shell, Friends of the Earth Netherlands and citizen energy cooperative Zuiderlicht.

Overview

Opportunities

Do we need to phase down or to phase out fossil fuels? The COP Climate Conference in Glasgow in 2021 demonstrated once again that successful energy transition to meet the Paris climate goals is far from a done deal. While the need for a global transition to a low-carbon energy sector is contested by few, opinions on what this means in practice and on how to get there vary widely.

This Challenges for a Global Energy Transition in a Fossil World course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam will therefore focus on the societal and political side of energy transition, but also introduce you to physical and technical limitations of the energy system and to global boundaries. The course will give you a broad overview of global energy transition needs, the key societal dilemmas and possible solutions. It will challenge you to discover your own preferred solutions – as well as their main pros and cons. The course will further introduce you to the leading theories, concepts, proposed solutions and current governance efforts in the energy transition. Global solutions will be studied as well as national and local approaches in the Netherlands.

If possible, the 2022 course will be given on-site at the VU Campus. However, if the Corona pandemic restricts possibilities on-site, the course will be given online.

Programme Structure

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Understand the main concepts and theories in energy transition and be able to put them into the wider context of global sustainable development;
  • Recognise what has been achieved on the road to energy transition so far;
  • Have an overview of the greatest challenges and proposed solutions for the future of the energy transition;
  • Gain a clear insight into their own preferred solutions for the energy transition and the main pros and cons of these solutions.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 8 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

3 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This course is for Advanced Bachelor's, Master's and PhD students as well as for practitioners with a broad interest in energy and sustainability transitions, an open mind, and a willingness to challenge their own views.
  • In some cases, Beginner Bachelor's students are also welcome (depending on the academic background and motivation). 

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    1100 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1100 EUR for the full programme during 8 days.
  • EU/EEA

    1100 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1100 EUR for the full programme during 8 days.
  • Students, PhD students and employees of VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC or an Aurora Network Partner: €735
    • Students at Partner Universities of VU Amsterdam: €995
    • Students and PhD candidates at non-partner universities of VU Amsterdam: €1100
    • Professionals: €1310

Living costs for Amsterdam

1000 - 1500 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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