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Sustainable (municipal) waste management in urban coastal city

Sustainable (municipal) waste management in urban coastal city

Sustainable (municipal) waste management in urban coastal city

Dates & Timetable:

Application for this micro-credential is closed for now and will be open in spring 2026

Date Time
Wednesday, 14/05/2025 15:00-17:00 Central European Time – Croatia, France, Germany, Spain,
or 16:00-18:00 Eastern European Time – Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, Romania,
or 14:00-16:00 Western European Time – Ireland
Wednesday, 21/05/2025
Wednesday, 28/05/2025
Wednesday, 04/06/2025
Wednesday, 11/06/2025

Description:

Confront the global waste challenge with this practical micro-credential focused on sustainable waste management in coastal urban environments. Explore waste lifecycles, social and environmental consequences, and innovative, policy-driven solutions aligned with the UN. Engage in workshops and case studies that build critical thinking, teamwork, and applied expertise to become a leader in environmental sustainability. Take action to create cleaner, fairer cities.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Interpret international and European policies on waste management.
  2. Develop and implement sustainable waste management strategies.

Sustainable development goals:

  • SDG10. Reduced inequalities
  • SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • SDG12. Responsible consumption and production
  • SDG17. Partnerships for the goals

Register

Sector:

Coastal

Thematic area:

Waste management in coastal areas

HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:

#business #technologies #policies #strategy

Volume (ECTS):

1

Language:

English

Hard skills:

Analysis of waste management legislation and policy Practical knowledge of sustainable waste management strategies

Soft skills:

Critical thinking and problem-solving through case studies Collaboration and communication skills via group work and presentations

Study format:

Online

Study methods:

Lecture Group discussions Case studies

Hours

Synchronous contact hours: 10
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 15

Entry requirements:

Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).

Assessment:

Quiz and conversation during presentation

HOST UNIVERSITY:

La Rochelle Université, France

Stage of accreditation:

Institutional accreditation

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