An intense program on environmental governance, sustainability and energy dynamics across the globe. The program will study new sets of risks associated with these global dynamics of change and energy development engaging with representatives from key international institutions. The program is taught by faculty from UNIGE and UCLA. Lectures at Geneva based governmental and non-governmental international organizations ( eg. UN, World Economic Forum, IRCA, WTO, WHO and UNEP etc.). A program that delves deeply into current international deliberations and their impacts on societies and cities. Discover the role, significance and contribution of Geneva to global circuits of change. 6 ECTS credits (45-60 hours of lecture).

Course leader
Dr. Alexandre HedjaziInstitute for Environmental SciencesUniversity of GenevaProfessor Martin PatelInstitute for Environmental SciencesUniversity of Geneva

Target group
Upper year undergraduates and MA students.

Course aim
Learning outcomes Understanding about the interconnectedness of global and local challenges related to environment, energy and risk Overview of key research findings and governance experience Insight into selected research methods and analytical tools Knowledge about how international organisations and local players engage themselves and what drivers and barriers are Experience in interacting with experts and peers from various backgrounds Training of skills in discussion of complex issues, presentation and written reporting

Credits info
6 ECTS Each summer school will indicate its equivalence in ECTS credits in its description. Participants will be provided with a Certificate of Completion of the course if they satisfy attendance and evaluation requirements. It is the participant's responsibility to verify the validity of the course and validate it at their home university prior to participating in the course.

Fee info
CHF 2400: Deadline: May 1, 2015. Tuition fees do not include accommodation or travel.

Scholarships
A limited number of competitive excellence scholarships are available.

University of Geneva
Address: Blvd du Pont d%5C'Arve 40 R 050
Postal code: CH-1211 Geneva 4
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland
Website: http://genevasummerschools.ch/
E-mail: gss@unige.ch
Phone: +41 22 379 80 90