Sustainability

Climate, Health and Cities

Climate, Health, and Cities is a self-paced online course that examines the relationships between climate change, urban environments, and human health. Throughout the course, you’ll explore the effects of a changing climate on our cities and well-being. Beyond gaining valuable insights into these pressing issues, the course encourages you to consider actionable ways to minimize harmful climate impacts and promote the health of all life on Earth. Upon completion, you become eligible to continue your learning journey on our Certificate in Climate, Health, and Cities program, specially designed to help you deepen your knowledge.

Price

150€

Workload

1 ECTS

Type

Self-paced online

Languages

English

Instructors
  • Avatar of Laura Arpiainen
    Laura Arpiainen

    Laura Arpiainen is Professor of Health and Wellbeing Architecture at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture and has an international track record in all areas of design and planning for healthcare.

    Arpiainen holds dual Finnish / Canadian citizenship and is particularly interested in the relationship of built environments to health. Other interests include mental health, diversity, as well as the role of optimism in success. Laura leads the SOTERA research group at Aalto University, and is also a popular mentor, keynote speaker and visiting critic.

  • Avatar of Matti Kuittinen
    Matti Kuittinen

    Matti Kuittinen is a Professor of Sustainable Construction at Aalto University´s Department of Architecture and Senior Specialist at the Ministry of the Environment of Finland.

    Kuittinen researches and develops policies for mitigation of climate change in the built environment and coordinates Nordic policy development efforts in the field of circular economy and low carbon construction. As an architect, he has designed experimental sustainable buildings and participated in humanitarian operations.

Learning Outcomes

This course provides a future-oriented, clear, factual and optimistic introduction to climate change, health and the built environment.

After completing the course, you will:

  • Understand the fundamentals of the ongoing climate change
  • Recognize the impact of climate change on our health.
  • Illustrate the role of construction as a driver and solution to climate change.
  • Acquire the knowledge needed to contribute towards a more sustainable future.
Course Structure

The course consists of short videos, texts, and reflection tasks. The course is divided into modules that each focus on a specific topic. The language of the course is English, and all videos include English subtitles.

The estimated study time of the course is 27 hours, and learners have access to the course materials for 8 weeks. You have the flexibility to navigate the course at your own pace. We suggest allocating around 4 hours per week to ensure a well-paced and enriching learning experience.