RMIT University
- Start Date: 20 Dec, 2021
- 2 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
See how frameworks for ethical and sustainable cities can be localised, fostering resilient cities for the future.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Learn how you can contribute to the sustainable cities of tomorrow
It’s widely accepted that, as we look towards the future, we need to actively create cities that are ethical, sustainable, inclusive, and well-governed.
To do this, we need to localise frameworks and principles such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the European Green Deal and New European Bauhaus to make tangible differences.
Knowing how to start this localisation can be daunting, which is why this course from RMIT is so valuable.
By the end of this two-week course, you’ll have a good understanding of how you can leverage these frameworks and contribute to sustainable, resilient cities.
Unpack the importance of good governance and policy making
You’ll see how important localising the SDGs and initiatives such as the New European Bauhaus are to participatory governance. You will also consider how to avoid unintended negative outcomes in sustainability initiatives.
As you learn what an ethical, sustainable city is and why it’s important for the future, you’ll gain insight into how to influence good governance and policy making to improve participation.
Take a closer look at sustainable cities with real-world examples
All the concepts that are introduced in this course are done so through several sustainable city case studies.
You’ll have the chance to evaluate the different examples, assess how their governance and policies allowed them to implement various frameworks, and whether you could apply their methods.
Trust RMIT experts to guide you in creating resilient cities
RMIT is well-positioned to deliver a course on ethical and sustainable city frameworks.
With decades of experience and an engaging course, the top-ranked institution will support you on every step of your learning journey.
This course is designed for all city and urban professionals, including planners, designers, and developers, who are interested in implementing the SDGs at city level.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
RMIT University
RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise specialising in art and design; architecture and the built environment; engineering; computer science; and business and management studies.
One of Australia’s original tertiary institutions, RMIT University has over 80,000 students (including 12,000 at postgraduate level) who are undertaking professional and vocational education, applied research, and industry and community engagement.
RMIT has a unique approach to meeting the challenge of being ready for life and work: it offers an education that is deeply grounded in ideas and cross-disciplinary understanding, applied through innovative, enterprising practice to solving problems and meeting the needs of its community.
RMIT’s goal is to offer life-changing experiences, and to shape the world with the talent, knowledge and learning capability that it shares.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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