Description
University of Groningen and University of the Aegean summer school (part of the University of Groningen Summer/Winter School series)Islands are special cases for Sustainable Development.
Methodologically and scientifically, islands are ideal ‘laboratories’
for sustainable landscape stewardship. Islands are unique in both
attractiveness and climate vulnerability, they are relatively isolated
and ‘on their own’ compared to mainland areas, yet they are also more
dependent and need to be well-connected to other areas more than
mainland areas. The summer school is aimed at combining all these
different perspectives.
The summer school focuses on the Mediterranean island of Lesvos which
is home to what is known as Aristotle’s lagoon and has also been
described as the birthplace of the science of biology; an island
well-known for its unique biodiversity, a petrified forest and many
scenic landscapes reflecting in its UNESCO Geopark status. The island
is also the birthplace of great literary figures and has a very rich
cultural history. It has also long been a popular tourism (and
eco-tourism) destination. More recently it has been at the centre of
global media attention as the crossing land of refugees’ flight to
safety and key gateway to Europe.
Overall the central question of the summer school is: How to come to
sustainable development amidst starkly different island dynamics?
Students in this summer school are challenged to blend perspectives
towards sustainability: to understand the current situation and to
research possible sustainable futures via a multi-disciplinary
approach. Questions that will be considered and addressed include: How
can an island like Lesvos (as a case study) move towards an ambitious
and successful energy transition? How to combine conservation in core
nature areas with development in the surrounding landscapes? How can
the challenges and opportunities of the refugee crisis can be met in
socially sustainable ways? What are the prospects for sustainable
social and economic development?
Period | 1-May-2022 → 8-May-2022 |
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Event type | Other |
Location | Mytilini, GreeceShow on map |
Degree of Recognition | International |