What does this study entail?
Climate-neutral and resilient cities are essential goalposts in the quest to tackle the growing threat and impacts of climate change. But this quest must be undertaken in the framework of sustainable development goals, which strive for the proper use and management of key natural resources that safeguard the planet in the first place. This track evaluates different policies, approaches, and instruments to achieve climate resilience, climate neutrality and environmental sustainability in urban areas worldwide.
Why study Urban Environment & Climate Change at IHS?
Evaluate climate change in broader perspective
During the master track, students will learn how to critically reflect upon and engage with sustainable development frameworks, such as “doughnut economics” (Kate Raworth, 2017), and their relationship with climate change.Site visits to relevant projects
Students of this track will visit different examples of climate change resilience and sustainability initiatives in the Netherlands, which they will evaluate critically in the framework of theoretical concepts presented and discussed in class.Apply tools used by practitioners to analyse the urban environment
Participants of the master track will learn to use GIS tools to analyse the natural and built environment. Insights from georeferenced data can be essential in climate adaptation and mitigation decision-making.Theoretical and practical relevance of thesis projects
The master track encourages students to critically apply and evaluate theories presented in class to case studies in their thesis projects and (later) publications, and in so doing, to help build theory.Earn your MSc degree from a top university in Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam, consistently ranking in the top 5% globally, is celebrated for academic excellence while Rotterdam is known for iconic architecture, pioneering urban planning, and multicultural vibrancy.We offer a truly international and diverse environment
The IHS classroom comprises mid-level professionals and fresh graduates with rich and varied experiences from more than 45 countries.
