Understanding and Navigating the Climate Emergency – How Does It Concern Me?Laajuus (3 cr)
Code: VAL26HOA01
Credits
3 cr
Objective
Learning Objectives
The student:
Understands the climate emergency and global sustainability challenges.
Is familiar with planetary boundaries and climate research.
Can analyze the connections between environment, economy, and society.
Identifies their own possibilities for action and influence.
Has developed systems thinking and the ability to manage and communicate complex problems.
Content
The climate emergency and global trends
Planetary boundaries and tipping points
Sustainable development and values
Climate justice and global cooperation
New economic models and the circular economy
Technology and the energy transition
Systems thinking and climate psychology
Individual impact and future visions
Qualifications
None
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Completed and approved course assignments.
Enrollment
02.07.2026 - 31.07.2026
Timing
01.08.2026 - 31.07.2027
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Circular Design
Teachers
- Emma Westerlund
- Oona Haapamäki
Objective
Learning Objectives
The student:
Understands the climate emergency and global sustainability challenges.
Is familiar with planetary boundaries and climate research.
Can analyze the connections between environment, economy, and society.
Identifies their own possibilities for action and influence.
Has developed systems thinking and the ability to manage and communicate complex problems.
Content
The climate emergency and global trends
Planetary boundaries and tipping points
Sustainable development and values
Climate justice and global cooperation
New economic models and the circular economy
Technology and the energy transition
Systems thinking and climate psychology
Individual impact and future visions
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Completed and approved course assignments.
Qualifications
None