Hybrid
Social Acceptance of Climate Solutions in a Polarized World
Provided by: HSG
(EQF level: 8)
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites, but an interest in contemporary discussions about polarization, climate change and/or renewable energy is welcome.
Learning objectives
The course will give participants a platform for reflection on climate change, including past attempts by policymakers at international, national and sub-national levels to limit emissions, as well as responses by business and civil society. Course participants will investigate determinants of implementing successful climate solutions, and explore whether increasing polarization in society is part of the problem and/or part of the solution.
For further information on the content of this course, please click on "Course Details" below.
General information
Hybrid participation can be made possible for parts of this course. Please contact the instructor for questions regarding this course, Prof. Dr. Rolf Wüstenhagen [email protected]
Please see this website for general information on how to participate in the course and write to [email protected] and request the form that is needed to register for an individual course participation at the doctoral level.
No formal prerequisites, but an interest in contemporary discussions about polarization, climate change and/or renewable energy is welcome.
Learning objectives
The course will give participants a platform for reflection on climate change, including past attempts by policymakers at international, national and sub-national levels to limit emissions, as well as responses by business and civil society. Course participants will investigate determinants of implementing successful climate solutions, and explore whether increasing polarization in society is part of the problem and/or part of the solution.
For further information on the content of this course, please click on "Course Details" below.
General information
Hybrid participation can be made possible for parts of this course. Please contact the instructor for questions regarding this course, Prof. Dr. Rolf Wüstenhagen [email protected]
Please see this website for general information on how to participate in the course and write to [email protected] and request the form that is needed to register for an individual course participation at the doctoral level.
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Spring term 2026
Course start date 2026-05-03Course end date 2026-04-30Language EnglishCredits 4 (ECTS)Grading scheme: 1 bis 6