Jochen Markard: Katalogdaten im Frühjahrssemester 2023 |
| Name | Herr PD Dr. Jochen Markard |
| Lehrgebiet | Nachhaltigkeit & Management |
| Adresse | Nachhaltigkeit und Technol. D-MTEC ETH Zürich, WEV J 420 Weinbergstr. 56/58 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telefon | +41 44 632 98 85 |
| jmarkard@ethz.ch | |
| Departement | Management, Technologie und Ökonomie |
| Beziehung | Privatdozent |
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| 364-1154-00L | Technological Innovations and Sustainability Transitions | 3 KP | 2S | J. Markard | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kurzbeschreibung | Intro to sustainability transitions: fundamental socio-technical changes in sectors such as energy or transport with the intention to improve sustainability. We discuss past and contemporary transition examples (e.g. net-zero energy transition), key concepts & frameworks and challenges for research and policy making. The course targets PhD students but is open for master students as well. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lernziel | The course provides a better understanding of innovation, transition and sustainability challenges. After completing this course, students will - understand the particularities and complexities of selected empirical examples of sustainability transitions, - be familiar with key concepts and frameworks of research in sustainability transitions and innovation studies, - know the relevant literature on transition studies and adjacent fields (corporate sustainability, policy analysis) and - be able to apply the new knowledge, e.g. to design a research project in the field. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inhalt | Societies are confronted with major sustainability challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, water pollution, or loss of biodiversity. To address these challenges, we need fundamental changes in how we produce and consume things. We need to transform business models, industries, technologies, policies, lifestyles and habits. Sustainability transitions is a new and rapidly growing field of research addressing major socio-technical changes, typically at the sectoral level. Sustainability transitions research seeks to analyze and understand the multi-dimensional nature of innovation and decline, and to provide tools for researchers and decision makers to navigate transitions. Widely known cases include the ongoing energy transition (with renewables replacing fossil and nuclear fuels) or the transition toward electric mobility. Also in other sectors, more sustainable niches are emerging (non-meat alternatives, bioplastic, responsible finance etc.) In the course, we will familiarize ourselves with key concepts and topics including 'classic' innovation theory, innovation systems, incumbent organizations vs newcomers, the multi-level perspective, politics of transitions and sustainability transition policies. We will read, present and discuss peer-reviewed literature and we will develop and discuss ideas for potential research projects. Format: The course will consist of 2*90min sessions on Monday afternoons. There is a combination of preparatory reading, presentations by faculty and students, short papers, and discussions. Attendance is required in all sessions. Pls reserve Mondays, 2-5pm. Some Mondays might be free, some meetings will be shorter (also depending on enrolment). Dates: Feb 20, 27, March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 24, May 8, 15, 22. Make sure you don't miss the first session on February 20. This is when we will discuss and allocate student assignments. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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