33 Short courses in Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences in Netherlands

Global Energy Transition in a Fossil World
This course of Global Energy Transition in a Fossil World at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on the societal and political dimensions of the energy transition, while taking into account the physical and technical limitations of the energy system, as well as earth’s environmental boundaries.

Water Politics and Governance
The Water Politics and Governance course from VU Amsterdam Summer School builds knowledge on the governance of freshwater resources with emphasis on the institutional, political and organisational dimensions.

Governing Climate Change - Theory and Practice
This Governing Climate Change - Theory and Practice course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam will examine different approaches for coping with climate change: international agreements, market-based solutions, civil-society and corporate actions.

Circular Economy and the City - Theory and Practice
The Circular Economy and the City - Theory and Practice course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam will teach you why the Circular Economy is vital, what it is, how it tackles social and ecological problems, and why urban transformations contribute to a circular economy.

International Development - Global Trends via Local Cases Perspectives
The International Development - Global Trends via Local Cases Perspectives course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers a comprehensive understanding of international development in various development domains. Students will emerge with new knowledge and skills for critical reflection and analysis within the field of international and global development practices.

Environmental Justice in Theory and Practice
This Environmental Justice in Theory and Practice summer school from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam delves into environmental justice, asking: who benefits, who loses, and why? You'll engage with contemporary philosophical debates, real-world case studies, and justice movements from around the globe.
Offshore Wind Farm Technology - Design, Installation and Operation
The Offshore Wind Farm Technology - Design, Installation and Operation course from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) presents video lectures, readings, quizzes and assignments. You will have the chance to interact with other professionals in the field and share knowledge and experience through online forums.
Feeding the billions - Challenges and Innovation in Food and Water Security
In this Feeding the billions - Challenges and Innovation in Food and Water Security course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you will examine a range of approaches towards food and water security, from food systems to international policy agreements to community-based activities.
The Circular City - Towards a Sustainable Urban Ecosystem
In this The Circular City - Towards a Sustainable Urban Ecosystem from University of Amsterdam, students are taught how to leverage the potential of cities via a new paradigm for urban planning and design: urban metabolism.
Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Social Sustainability
The Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Social Sustainability programme at the University of Groningen will be based on good international practices and standards, lessons learned on the ground and practical case studies, and will include a technical site visit to a resettlement site.
Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis in Water Treatment
The Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis in Water Treatment course from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) includes several video excursions to functioning reverse osmosis installations. Through these you will experience the operation of a seawater installation, a brackish water installation and an industrial water treatment plant.
Introduction to Water and Climate
Water is essential for life on earth and of crucial importance for society.The Introduction to Water and Climate program is offered by the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).
Sustainable Urban Development
International Course on Sustainable Urban Development at Erasmus University Rotterdam gives you the opportunity to merge an academic specialisation course with a multidisciplinary project where you apply theory into practice.
Remote Sensing for Agricultural Water Management
Develop skills to use remote sensing for land cover classification, estimating evapotranspiration, water productivity, irrigation performance assessment & irrigation water accounting. Join the Remote Sensing for Agricultural Water Management course at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education.
Sustainable Landscapes - The Wadden Experience
How to steer towards sustainability at the landscape level? In the Northern part of the Netherlands lies the World Heritage Wadden Sea Region. Within this region, human and natural landscape development is strongly intertwined. The region has a strong drive towards sustainable development. University of Groningen's Sustainable Landscapes - The Wadden Experience will teach you about this.
Aerobic Granular Sludge Technology for Wastewater Treatment
Learn about this innovative solution for wastewater treatment. Discover the functionality of and (biological) mechanisms behind the Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS) technology and design a full scale AGS wastewater treatment plant. This Aerobic Granular Sludge Technology for Wastewater Treatment course is offered Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).
Islands as Laboratories for Sustainability (ISLAs)
Islands are unique in both attractiveness and climate vulnerability, they are relatively isolated and ‘on their own’ compared to mainland areas, yet they are also more dependent and need to be well connected to other areas more than mainland areas. University of Groningen's Islands as Laboratories for Sustainability (ISLAs) will teach you more about this,
Spatial Circularity Strategies for Sustainable Regional Development
This Spatial Circularity Strategies for Sustainable Regional Development course at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) will provide you with the latest knowledge and insights into proposals and practices in the transition towards a circular economy and help you to produce innovative solutions to the challenges for spatial developments.
Advanced Zero-Energy Design - Validate Your Building's Energy Performance
This Advanced Zero-Energy Design - Validate Your Building's Energy Performance course at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) will teach you how to design a zero-energy climate concept for existing buildings by using a stepped approach.
Sustainable Local Economic Development
How can we get our local economy to grow inclusively? How do entrepreneurship and innovation affect the local economy? What strategies are there to support local enterprises? Are your region's local economic policies driving sufficient investment to make it competitive? Erasmus University Rotterdam's Sustainable Local Economic Development answers these questions and more.