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Power a sustainable future

Summer School courses about energy and climate

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Tackle climate change with VU Amsterdam's summer courses. Learn about renewable energy, climate policy, and more.

Are you passionate about addressing climate change and building a sustainable future? VU Amsterdam's summer courses in energy and climate offer a unique opportunity to delve into the latest research and innovations. From renewable energy and climate policy to sustainable development and environmental impact assessment, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to contribute to a greener planet. Join us and make a difference.

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Power a sustainable future

Summerschool Environmental Justice in Theory and Practice

At this summer school you will learn about environmental justice from different theoretical perspectives and on the basis of practical examples.

Summerschool Governing Climate Change: Theory and Practice

This course will examine different approaches for coping with climate change: international agreements, market-based solutions and private activities.
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Summerschool Global Energy Transition in a Fossil World: Challenges and Opportunities

VU Amsterdam Summer School windfarm image This course focuses on the societal and political aspects of the energy transition, whilst taking into account the physical and technical limitations of the energy system, as well as the global boundaries in which we operate. It includes experienced lecturers from VU Amsterdam, TU Twente, and speakers from key players in the energy and climate arena in the Netherlands.
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Summerschool Feeding the Billions: Challenges and Innovation in Food and Water Security

various vegetables In this course we will cover a range of approaches towards food and water security, from international policy agreements to community-based activities.

Summerschool Global Health

This summer course will provide you with a critical and holistic view of global health challenges, as well as potential solutions.
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Summerschool Buddhist Mindfulness and Spiritual Care

Buddhist mindfulness VU Amsterdam Summer School This unique course explores Buddhist meditation and wisdom together with reflective practices and applications for well-being and spiritual care.
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Summerschool Water Politics and Governance

Image of the main VU Amsterdam building with flag. This course builds knowledge on the governance of freshwater resources with emphasis on the institutional, political and organisational dimensions.
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Summerschool The Circular Economy: Theory and Practice

Circular economy woodblock summer school This course will teach you what the circular economy is, how it tackles environmental and social problems, and which social innovations are crucial to transitioning towards a circular economy.

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Summer School courses about sustainability

Explore the challenges of sustainability with VU Amsterdam's summer courses. Learn about climate change, environmental policy, and more. Apply now!

Summer school short courses

Explore your passions with VU Amsterdam's short summer courses. Choose from a wide range of subjects and dive into your interests. Apply now!

Summer school study and travel abroad

Immerse yourself in a new culture with VU Amsterdam's summer study abroad programs. Explore, learn, and gain global perspectives. Apply now!

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