Introduction to multidisciplinary aspects of sustainability

Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide a transdisciplinary introduction to the concepts of sustainability.

Part 1 (Emilio Padoa-Schioppa)

• Concept of sustainability
• The Anthropocene epoch
• Scientific approaches to sustainability epoch
• Ecosystem services and Ecological footprint evaluation

Part 2 (Andrea Galimberti)

• Social justice and social inclusion
• Sustainability, social justice and social inclusion
• Sustainability and Education: policies, strategies and practices

Part 3 (Matteo Colleoni)

• The (un)sustainable consequences of current urbanization and transport system
• Main factors related to mobility increase
• Impact of human mobility on environment and society
• Strategic lines and policies for sustainable mobility

Part 4* (Patrizia Steca)

• Sustainability in social sciences
• Promoting sustainability through behavioral interventions

Conclusions (all)

• Sustainability and research
• Short discussion of students (to organize/reading different papers about this theme and presenting some output)

Notes
The course style will be process-oriented and interactive. Theoretical inputs will be followed by exercises, partner work, role-plays, case studies and group-work, when appropriate. Each lesson will focus on a specific topic, with hooks with all the others. The language and the level of details will be tailored to the specific needs of the actual audience; in case of lack of basic elements or knowledge, these will be provided either by the lecturer or by providing PhD students with specific documents. During the lessons participants will receive references to the literature needed and vision papers, as well as suggestions of relevant platforms and websites that can be useful.