Registration ends 07.4.2026 at 23:59 h

This advanced seminar explores the dynamic interplay between governance, sustainability transformation, and crises as catalysts for policy innovation. With the escalating impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss, and socio-economic inequalities, policymakers and stakeholders face growing pressure to develop and implement effective strategies for sustainability transitions. This course delves into the theoretical and practical dimensions of governance in sustainability transformation, with a special emphasis on how crises – both acute and chronic – shape decision-making processes, stakeholder engagement, and policy outcomes.

Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, case studies, and participatory exercises, students will critically analyze:
• The nature of crises as triggers for policy innovation and institutional change.
• Governance approaches for managing uncertainty, complexity, and competing stakeholder interests during sustainability transitions.
• Real-world examples of crisis-driven policy reforms, including responses to climate emergencies, natural disasters, and economic upheavals.
• The role of participatory governance and stakeholder engagement in crafting resilient and equitable sustainability policies.

Understand the theoretical foundations of governance and sustainability transformation.
Evaluate the role of crises in accelerating or hindering sustainable policy innovation.
Develop skills to critically analyze and design governance frameworks that respond effectively to crises.
Gain experience in collaborative problem-solving and policy development through applied learning activities.

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