Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Challenges for a Global Energy Transition in a Fossil World
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Course Description:
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 course 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,
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
INTS 399
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