Certificate in Sustainable Development and Social Innovation

The Certificate aims to provide a better understanding of the complex challenges that societies, organisations and individuals face as we approach the limits of the biophysical carrying capacity of our planet. Sustainability and Social Innovation are inseparable: Active involvement of both citizens and science is necessary for guiding and monitoring the innovations that promise to protect or improve our lifestyle standards.

The study programme offers tools for social learning to tap into the collective intelligence of stakeholders and experts. Issues such as energy, water and food production, waste and recycling, sustainable housing and transport are covered. The courses provide an overview on the most recent insights from academics and practitioners relating to global change and to transformational learning for sustainability.

Target audience for study programme:

• for professionals and students from all levels and degree programmes.
• as additional activity compatible with full time employment and enrolment in a Bachelor, Master or Ph.D. programme.

Public lecture series:

Interested in taking a peak before enrolling?

Each semester we open a set of selected lectures to the public.

Publications and media coverage:

• Luxemburger Wort - Article from Mr Roland Houtsch (14.01.2011),
• https://www.100komma7.lu/article/aktualiteit/ech-si-fierchterlech-optimistesch
• Alimentation et Education au Développement Durable (Revue edited by Service National de la Jeunesse Luxembourg, Nov. 2011) - Article from Dr Ariane König