93723 - Planning an a Changing Climate

Learning outcomes

According with UN 2030 SDG n. 11, our cities and human settlements have to become more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. At the end of the course the student will know how to interpret the characteristics of the contemporary city in a changing climate. The student will know the main available tools and methods to understand, plan and design adaptive communities, taking into account the peculiarities of diverse context (urban, rural, island mountain). Greening and ecosystem services will be explored as strong driver of resilience and sustainability, while principle of environmental and climate justice will be integrated throughout the course.

Course contents

Introduction to the course: climate change, urban challenges, SDGs and cities, etc.

Planning in a changing climate, but how is the climate changing?

Climate and environmental justice, emergency and crisis

Climate neutrality and resilience in urban areas

Ecosystem services, Green and Blue Infrastructure and Nature Based solutions in planning;

Greening the city and Nature Based Solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation

Planning adaptation and regeneration in diverse environments: coastal areas, rural environment and mountainous areas

Energy planning and energy transition: energy efficiency of the built environment and low-carbon mobility

Scenario planning for resilient future

Readings/Bibliography

Slide will be distributed to students as main reference material.

Specific content will be shared through from scientific articles.

Additional material will be provided to the students such as books media article or podcasts

Teaching methods

The course will include both traditional class and interactive workshops with the students. Group work may be developed to support peer to peer learning and exchange.

 

Assessment methods

There will be an oral exam at the end of the course

Office hours

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