Sustainability Summer 2021 |
The 2021 Sustainability Summer Minor and Certificate program will be taught entirely through remote instruction. We invite you to take advantage of this rare opportunity to join our courses--individually or as part of the Sustainability Summer Minor/Certificate program--from anywhere in the world.
The Sustainability Summer program provides a comprehensive understanding of the most pressing issues facing the world today, offering a practical and relevant interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of environmental, economic, social, political, and cultural issues.
The 8-week program begins June 21 and ends August 13, 2021 (Session C). Students complete a minimum of 5 courses. The program--and individual courses--are open to UC Berkeley undergraduates, students from other institutions, and the general public.
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Sustainability Core Courses |
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Sustainability program students are required to take either Energy and Society, or Climate Change Economics to complete the Minor or Certificate. These two courses are offered in both the summer and fall semester. The enrollment capacities of both courses will be greatly reduced this fall. Students are encouraged to enroll in the summer versions, which have unlimited capacity. |
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This is an online version of the popular course taught by Public Policy and Energy and Resources Group Professor and Chair, Dan Kammen. Kammen shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize as coordinating lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and has served as a US Science Envoy and other national and international appointments. Students develop an understanding—and a technically and socially deep working knowledge—of our energy technologies, policies, and options. (4 units - asynchronous instruction)
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Economists have studied climate change for decades, and economic arguments are often powerful in policy decisions. This course will introduce students to these arguments and equip them with the tools to participate in discussions of climate change policy through an economic lens. Taught by environmental and natural resource economist Samuel Evans. (4 units -asynchronous instruction)
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Looking for some great summer reading?This course will give you a foundation in environmental sustainability, reviewing the last six decades of writing and media that have had a profound impact on academic and wider public thinking about the environment and society in historical context. Instructor Thomas Powell is a forest ecologist with Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and enjoys facilitating lively class discussions. (3 units)
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Water and Sanitation Justice |
Taught by Professor Isha Ray, Co-Director of the Berkeley Water Center, this online course discusses the impact of water and sanitation justice and injustice on local, national, and transnational scales. We encourage you to check out Professor Ray's compelling TedTalk titled Gender Equality: A View from the Loo. (3 units - asynchronous instruction)
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Business, Sustainability, & Society |
We are delighted to announce a new course, Business, Sustainability, and Society has been added as a program elective. This course is a collaboration between the Energy and Resources Group and the Haas Center for Responsible Business, and may be taken as ENERES C192 or Haas UGBA 192R. Watch this short video to meet instructor David Rochlin. (3 units)
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The story of water development in California provides examples of water politics, the social and environmental consequences of redistributing water, and the relationships between water uses, energy, and climate. This course offers historical, scientific, legal, institutional, and economic perspectives. Lawrence Berkeley National Lab research scientist Jennifer Stokes-Draut is the instructor. (3 units)
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This science course introduces students to the many ways in which our lives are intertwined with the ecosystems around us through reading, fieldwork, and class discussion. Instructor Amber Kerr will be adapting this interactive course to include outdoor exercises that everyone can do on their own remotely. (3 units)
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Completing the Sustainability Program |
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Planning to complete the Sustainability Minor or Certificate? Register your intent so you can receive additional support, access to syllabi, special event invites, updates, and more:
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Do you have questions about remote instruction schedules, financial aid, or attending as an international student? Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions webpage. And, of course, you are still encouraged to email us if you can't find the answers you need.
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