Seminar: Social-Ecological Systems 7a - Details

Seminar: Social-Ecological Systems 7a - Details

Allgemeine Informationen

Veranstaltungsname Seminar: Social-Ecological Systems 7a
Untertitel Climate Crisis and Climate Adaptation in Cities
Veranstaltungsnummer GEO.08553
Semester WiSe 2026/27
Aktuelle Anzahl der Teilnehmenden 10
erwartete Teilnehmendenzahl 12
Heimateinrichtung Nachhaltige Landschaftsentwicklung
Veranstaltungstyp Seminar in der Kategorie Offizielle Lehrveranstaltungen
Nächster Termin Dienstag, 13.10.26, 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr Arbeitsgruppenraum H4 3.38
Teilnehmende Masterstudierende
Lehrsprache(n) Deutsch; Englisch
Studiengänge (für) Msc IAS-GCG
SWS 4
ECTS-Punkte 5

Räume und Zeiten

Arbeitsgruppenraum H4 3.38

  • Dienstag, 12:00 - 14:00, Wöchentlich (ab dem 20.10.26)
  • Dienstag, 13.10.26, 12:00 - 14:00 Uhr

Kommentar/Beschreibung

This practice-oriented seminar examines the acute climate crisis in cities, which is directly linked to the biodiversity crisis. Using the example of Halle (Saale), the seminar explores how selected European cities are addressing these challenges. The focus lies on blue-green infrastructure (BGI) projects – integrated systems of green spaces and water bodies within the urban landscape – as a key tool for climate adaptation and urban biodiversity.

The seminar alternates between theoretical sessions, independent study time, field trips, guest lectures, and student presentations. The language of instruction is both English and German. The theoretical modules explore the scale of the climate crisis, the scope of legal adaptation obligations in cities, and current challenges from an urban planning perspective. During the first field trip, we will visit active BGI projects in Halle (Lutherviertel). The second field trip takes us to the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig, where a newly developed feasibility study on BGI for the city of Halle will be presented.

Working in groups, students will examine the topic of climate adaptation in greater depth using their own case studies. Since effective climate adaptation requires both community engagement (bottom-up) and political commitment (top-down), the final assignment consists of a written report and a tailored policy brief designed for a specific target audience (e.g., city administration, decision-makers, or residents). Students will present their findings and policy recommendations during the final presentation.

Grading:
50% Active participation during the seminar
50% Final presentation and report (including policy brief)