This engineering course explores the development of tools and technologies to protect and restore environmental systems sustainably, using contemporary Scandinavian case studies. We assess local environmental impacts of human activities relating to water consumption, waste production,…
This lab-based course offers a unique opportunity to witness climate change firsthand in the Arctic, while getting hands-on experience with field and lab methods used in climate science. The course includes a two-week field trip to…
European biodiversity is characterized by great variation in habitats, that is dynamic and constantly evolving in response to changes. Such changes occur gradually and naturally on a long-time scale but with the impact of humans, changes…
Climate change calls for radical rethinking of a sustainable environment – ultimately, a change towards a 100% renewable energy society. But is this possible? This course examines the technical, economic, political, and social aspects of renewable…
Glaciers and ice sheets play an important role in the climate system: Their bright surfaces reflect sunlight back to space thus keeping the temperature down, and when they melt or grow, it directly affects the global…
In this course, you gain an introduction to and understanding of ecology in the Arctic. The Arctic regions are sensitive to climate variations, and you learn about how these are affecting marine, terrestrial, and freshwater species.…
