OFFENTLIG UPPHANDLING AV CIRKULäRA LöSNINGAR

How can we work with nature to design and build our cities? This course explores urban nature and nature-based solutions in cities in Europe and around the world. We connect together the key themes of cities, nature, sustainability and innovation. We discuss how to assess what nature-based solutions can achieve in cities. We examine how innovation is taking place in cities in relation to nature. And we analyse the potential of nature-based solutions to help respond to climate change and sustainability challenges. This course was launched in January 2020, and it was updated in September 2021 with new podcasts, films and publications. The course is produced by Lund University in cooperation with partners from Naturvation – a collaborative project on finding synergies between cities, nature, sustainability and innovation. The course features researchers, practitioners and entrepreneurs from a range organisations.   

How can we shape our urban development towards sustainable and prosperous futures? This course explores sustainable cities as engines for greening the economy in Europe and around the world. We place cities in the context of sustainable urban transformation and climate change. We connect the key trends of urbanization, decarbonisation and sustainability. We examine how visions, experiments and innovations can transform urban areas. And we look at practices (what is happening in cities at present) and opportunities (what are the possibilities for cities going forwards into the future). This course was launched in January 2016, and it was updated in September 2021 with new podcasts, films and publications. The course is produced by Lund University in cooperation with WWF and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability who work with creating sustainable cities. The course features researchers, practitioners and entrepreneurs from a range organisations.

How can we govern consumption and the sharing economy in our cities? This course explores cities, consumption and the sharing economy in Europe and around the world. We connect together the key themes of the sharing economy, cities, governance, consumption and urban sustainability. We explore how the sharing economy can contribute to increasing social, environmental and economic sustainability. And we argue that it is imperative that the sharing economy is shaped and designed to advance urban sustainability. This course was launched in May 2020, and it was updated in September 2021 with new podcasts, films and publications. This course is produced by Lund University in cooperation with partners from Sharing Cities Sweden – a national program for the sharing economy in cities with a focus on governance and sustainability. It features researchers, practitioners and entrepreneurs from a range organisations.

This course is offered on-demand, meaning that it will begin as soon as at least 10 participants have registered. Once the threshold is reached, the course will start shortly thereafter. Batteries and battery technology are vital for achieving sustainable transportation and climate-neutral goals. As concerns over retired batteries are growing and companies in the battery or electric vehicle ecosystem need appropriate business strategies and framework to work with.This course aims to help participants with a deep understanding of battery circularity within the context of circular business models. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement circular business models and strategies in the battery and electric vehicle industry, considering both individual company specific and ecosystem-wide perspectives. You will also gain the ability to navigate the complexities of transitioning towards circularity and green transition in the industry.The course includes a project work to develop a digitally enabled circular business model based on real-world problems. Course content Battery second life and circularity Barriers and enablers of battery circularity Circular business models Ecosystem management Pathways for circular transformation Design principles for battery circularity Role of advanced digital technologies Learning outcomes After completing the course, you will be able to: Describe the concept of battery circularity and its importance in achieving sustainability goals. Examine and explain the characteristics and differences of different types of circular business models and required collaboration forms in the battery- and electric vehicle- industry. Analyze key factors that are influencing design and implement circular business models based on specific individual company and its ecosystem contexts. Analyze key stakeholders and develop ecosystem management strategies for designing and implementing circular business models. Explain the role of digitalization, design, and policies to design and implement circular business models. Plan and design a digitally enabled circular business model that is suitable for a given battery circularity problem. Examples of professional roles that will benefit from this course are sustainability managers, battery technology engineers, business development managers, circular developers, product developers, environmental engineers, material engineers, supply chain engineers or managers, battery specialists, circular economy specialists, etc. This course is given by Mälardalen university in cooperation with Luleå University of Technology. Study effort: 80 hours

  About the courseRenewable hydrogen stands out as a highly promising solution to decarbonize heavy industries and transportation sector, helping to achieve the climate goals of Sweden- reaching net zero emissions by 2045. The terms renewable hydrogen, clean hydrogen or green hydrogen refers to hydrogen produced from renewable energy or raw material. The utilization of renewable hydrogen for industrial applications necessitates the development of the entire value chain, from generation and storage to transport and final applications. Unlocking the potential of hydrogen economy in Sweden involves not only technological advancements and infrastructure development but also a skilled workforce. This course offers an introduction of renewable hydrogen as a pivotal component for industrial applications, focusing on its generation, storage, transport, and utilization within industrial contexts. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the technical, economic, and environmental aspects of renewable hydrogen technologies, such as electrolysis, fuel cell, and hydrogen storage and distribution solutions, preparing them with essential knowledge and foundational insights for advancing the decarbonization of industrial processes through the adoption of hydrogen-based energy solutions. Aim and Learning OutcomesThe goal of this course is to develop a basic understanding of renewable hydrogen as a pivotal component for industrial applications, focusing on its generation, storage, transport, and utilization within industrial contexts.The learning outcomes of the course are to be able to: Explain the fundamental knowledge and theories behind electrolysis and fuel cell technologies. Compare and describe the differences of existing renewable hydrogen generation technologies (PEM, AE, AEM, SOE, etc.), and existing fuel cell technologies (PEMFC, MSFC, SOFC, etc.. Describe the principles of hydrogen storage, including gas phase, liquid phase, and material-based storage and thermal management of storage systems. Identify the challenges of hydrogen transportation and be able to describe relevant solutions. Examples of professional roles that will benefit from this course are energy and chemical engineers, renewable and energy transition specialists, policy makers and energy analysts. This course will also support the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries, such as metallurgical industry and oil refinery industry, by using renewable hydrogen. This course is given by Mälardalen university in cooperation with Luleå University of Technology. You may join the course from March 17 until the middle of April, 2025. Scheduled online seminars April 22nd, 2025May 19th, 2025 Study effort: 80 hours  

Introduktion Små och medelstora företag (SME) med färre än 250 anställda utgör 99,9% av företagen i Sverige. De anställer över 2 miljoner personer och är viktiga underleverantörer till större företag och offentlig sektor. Ofta är miljöarbetet i SME mindre utvecklat än i stora företag, men krav och förväntningar på ett systematiskt hållbarhetsarbete ökar, främst i klimatfrågor. Genom att gå kursen kommer din kunskap att öka om de möjligheter och utmaningar som klimatförändringen och klimatarbetet innebär för företagen och samhället i stort. Du kommer att lära dig om strategier för klimatomställning, och hur du och ditt företag också kan bidra i arbetet.   Innehåll Orsaker till och effekter av miljöproblem, främst rörande klimatförändringar, förlust av biologisk mångfald och spridning av föroreningar: Internationell och nationell klimatpolitik Allmänheten, företagen och klimatfrågan Strategier för hållbarhet och klimat i företag Verktyg och praktiska klimatåtgärder i företag, framförallt SME Kursens upplägg Kursen består av förinspelade föreläsningar och samtal med interaktiva frågemoment (quiz) som släpps veckovis under tre veckor. Några träffar ges också på Zoom på lunch- och kvällstid några gångar per år där deltagare har möjlighet att ställa frågor (datum meddelas löpande på den interna kurssidan). I slutet av kursen skriver varje deltagare en kortare redovisning (ca 1 sida) av en praktisk orienterad uppgift där kursinnehållet tillämpas i en beskrivning av klimatomställning i ett företag. Kurscertifikat erhålls vid minst 80% rätt i varje quiz och inlämnad slutuppgift.   Du kommer få kunskap om Efter avslutad kurs kommer du att kunna beskriva grunderna för klimatförändringar, deras orsaker och effekter på miljön, samhället och företag. Du kan även beskriva klimatstrategier och klimatåtgärder inom näringslivet, samt reflektera över möjligheter och utmaningar med företagets klimatarbete. Du får även kunskap om redskap och ansatser för att undersöka klimatarbetet på företag. Vem vänder sig kursen till? Kursen vänder sig till yrkesverksamma personer inom små och medelstora företag som är intresserade av de möjligheter och utmaningar som klimatomställningen kan innebära för svenska företag och samhället i stort. Målgruppen är anställda, ägare, fackliga ombud och andra intresserade i företag, inklusive personer som söker nya jobb eller startar företag.