Sustainability

Sustainable development is on top of the global agenda for the 21st century. In Denmark and Europe, strategizing sustainability initiatives is a priority, from energy consumption to food production.

Experience new approaches to sustainability from a European perspective and hear from the stakeholders shaping today’s agendas.

Is This Program For You?

It’s a good fit if you study:

  • Environmental Studies
  • Food Science
  • Public Policy
  • Sustainability

Why Study Sustainability in Copenhagen?

  • Bikes have surpassed cars with 265,700 bikes to 252,600 cars
  • Copenhagen is working hard to become the world’s first carbon neutral capital by 2025, and independent from fossil fuels by 2050
  • The Danish Government is aiming to turn 50% of Danish electricity consumption into off-shore wind power by 2030
  • The city is a world leader in climate change adaptation; it has agreed to develop 300 construction projects to adapt to the effects of climate change and make the city more resilient to extreme flooding
  • Apply to live in the DIS Green Learning & Living Community

I’ve learned about renewable energy before, but there was still a lot left to the imagination. We got up close and personal with renewable energy projects, including a wind farm and district heating plants that use solar energy and biomass.”

– Zade, Carnegie Mellon University

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