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GREENING THE ECONOMY
Overwhelm : vt 1 (emoción) abrumar, 2 (oponente) 3 agobiar (con
trabajo, preguntas, etc.)
Engagement : n 1 engagement (to sb) compromiso matrimonial
(con algn), 2 (periodo) noviazgo, 3 cita, compromiso
nsight!ul : perspicaz
"nderline : vt (tb tb esp USA underscore) subra#ar
$eer : vi peer at sbst! mirar a algn%algo &peer' mirar deuna manera prolongada # a veces con es!uerzo n 1igual 2 contemporneo
*eedbac+ : n &incontable reacción, comentarios
$oint sb%sth out (to sb) : sealar a algn%algo (a algn)
"pdate : vt actualizar n 1 actualización 2 update (on st!)
in!ormación actualizada (sobre algo)
-litches : glitches, problemas t.cnicos, !allos, !allas/
0ac+le : vt 1 hacer !rente a, abordar 2 tac"#e sb about st!
abordar a algn sobre algo n 1 (en !tbol) entrada 2 (enrugb#) placae 3 &incontable euipo, av4os
5rowse : 1 vt, vi (en una tienda, en nternet) curiosear 2 vi pacer
Outcome : n resultado
*uther down : ms abao
n6depth : ad/ a !ondo
7cuainted : !amiliarizado
0here!ore : adv por (lo) tanto, por consiguiente
8angout : colgar, lugar de reunión, lugar !recuentado
7ware : ad aware (o! the) consciente (de algo)
9oreover : adv (!ormal) adems, por otra parteeadline : n !echa%hora l4mite
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Announcements
Getting started
We are overwhelmed by your fantastic engagement and insightful forum discussions! Your
passion for the topic shows after just a few days into the course, and it also underlines
the power of peer learning. Many of you have presented yourselves in the forum, and we
want to encourage you all to fill in theWelcome survey as well; it will help us develop and
adjust the course. We also want to remind you of our Hangout on Friday- a live, broadcast
Q & A session, where we discuss issues collected from the forums with course professors.
Thank you for all your positive feedback, but also for pointing out glitches and errors in the
course material; your help and patience is much appreciated. Here are some updates:
• Last week a new report on the planetaryboundaries was released, making some
of the answer alternatives in theModule 1 Quiz, question 2,outdated.Nowfour of the
nine planetary boundaries have been crossed. The names and definitions of
the boundaries have also been slightly altered, read more about ithere. As wecannot change an ongoing quiz, you will be compensated course credit-wise for this
question.
• Some of the links in the compendium did not work, this has been corrected now
and new updated versions are available. However, links willinevitably fail after a
while and please let us know when they do.
• More on the compendium: we have two versions: one high and one low resolution.
We have received feedback that the compendium did not open: it may be due to
bandwidth limitations. Try in such case to open the low bandwidth version.
Take care and keep up the good work!
The IIIEE MOOC Team
Wed 21 Jan 2015 9:08 AM PST
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Welcome to the Greening the Economy course!
Welcome to our Lund University MOOC on Greening the Economy:
Lessons from Scandinavia (GtE) We are e!cited here in S"eden to
#e colla#orating "ith $artici$ants from around the "orld% &ou have
'oined thousands of students engaging in our ve "ee learning
e!$erience *nd "e ho$e to #uild an e!$anding online community
over the coming years
The GtE course explores greening the economy on four levels - individual, business, city,
and national. We look at the relationships between these levels and provide practical
examples of the complexities and solutions across the levels. Our focus is on Scandinavia
as it is a pioneering place in terms of advancing sustainability issues and combating climate
change, and thus a good starting point.
The course consists of five modules - one module per week. After an introductory week, the
following four modules focus each on a different level in relation to greening the economy.
OK, now it’s time for you to start exploring the course. We encourage you to read the 'The
GtE course in 5 minutes' announcement and then go to the ‘General Discussion' forum to
give a brief presentation of yourself - we and your fellow students would love to know whoyou are and why you are jumping into greening the economy!
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, pin your location onour course map and share your
experiences from the course on social media!
Sun 18 Jan 2015 11:00 PM PST
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The GtE course in 5 minutes (or less)
Here you find a brief introduction to the course and how to find your way around
its contents. Please allow yourself a few minutes to read through this text, as it
will give you an understanding of the course structure and its contents. If you
are new to Coursera, you may want to watchthis short video (starting from 1:30)
for a tour of a typical Coursera course.
This course consists of five modules each lasting one week. There are learningactivities provided in every module.
Videos. Under ‘Lecture videos’ you find two types of videos: lectures and interviews,
both being part of the learning material. Each week we publish a new set of module
videos. In total, there is about 40 videos in the course. At the end of each module we
have our own reality show called ‘Meet the Parkers’; a sort of ‘reality check’ where a
Swedish family gives their personal reflections on issues that we discuss in the course.
Forums. With each lecture there is a link to the forum for that module. Forums are a
great way of exchanging ideas and information, and they are the main way ofcommunicating in the course. You can also reach the forums via the ‘Forums’ tab in the
navigation bar.
Compendium. The course has an e-compendium covering all five modules - a
condensed, text-based version of the video material. It's divided into chapters - one
chapter for each module. You can use it as a good complement to the videos: here you
can also find a lot of links to additional relevant sources!
Quizzes. For every module, there is also a quiz. You find them via the Quizzes tab in
the Navigation bar. A new quiz will be available at the beginning of the module. You can
find more information about the quizzes in ‘Schedule’ and in ‘Course details’.
Assignment. The course has one main assignment called “Greener Products,
Businesses and Cities”. It is a peer-reviewed assignment, and you will grade three of
your fellow students’ work at the end of the course. The assignment is launched in the
beginning of module two and runs throughout the course. The nine last days of the
course are allocated for peer assessment. There is also a special forum designated for
the assignment.
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Hangouts. Our community teaching assistants, or CTAs, will also select a number of
questions and issues in the forums and ask our senior researchers to respond and
discuss these questions. This will take place as a Google Hangout on Air, so that you
can watch it live in real time. If you cannot make it during that time, the Hangouts will be
recorded and available afterwards via our YouTube channel.
Contact. We encourage you to use the different forums for most forms of
communication. However, if you need to get in contact with our staff directly, feel free to
email [email protected]. We check the mail every weekday.
Fri 16 Jan 2015 11:00 PM PST
Introduction
We are very pleased to welcome you to our course on: 'Greening the Economy: Lessons
from Scandinavia'. We hope that you will enjoy studying this course and that you find it
interesting and useful. In this MOOC we try to give a condensed overview of an important
and challenging issue, by presenting a number of approaches to tackle environmental and
social challenges in an economically viable way here in Scandinavia.
In this introduction you can find a brief overview of this MOOC; it's content, where to find it,
and a few words on how to study this course.
Where to start
We suggest that you begin by reading this page, and then spend some time browsing the
course using the navigation bar to your left.In theSyllabus you will find more detailed
information about the course contents, what to study and what you are expected to
learn in the course and its different modules (learning outcomes). Further down in the
navigation bar you find theSchedule for the course. Check out theCourse details page
where you can find detailed and more in-depth information about how to study the
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course and about the different course components. You also find info about how
thegrading works and allannouncements in the course are collected here as well.
When you've got your self acquainted with the structure of the course, we recommend you
to start looking at the first video lectures - they will give you a good introduction to the
course and the subject of Greening the Economy.
If you've never studied a MOOC at Coursera before, you may want to have a look
at Coursera's Help Center (here) to get a bit more familiar with the concept, how Coursera
works and where to get help.
The course at a glance
This course consists of five week-long modules, each module covering new aspects of and
perspectives on greening the economy.We're looking at different strategies
and approaches to green the economy at four levels: individual, business, city and at a
national level.
Each module has a number oflecture videos and interviews highlighting different
topics. In each module there is also aquiz, testing your knowledge and understanding
of the topics covered in the module. We have also developed acompendium, which is
based on the above-mentioned lectures and interviews, collecting information from all
five modules in one place and providing you with a complementary way to access the
information.
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We are convinced that communication and interaction between students in a global
classroom like this one leads to a greater understanding of complex issues like these.
We therefore encourageforum discussions, and we have a peer assessed
assignment (both graded activities). At the end of each week we also have
live Hangouts where our professors answers questions raised in the forums.
Please be patient with us - it's our first MOOC so there are likely several things that are
missing and not working. You can use theCourse material error forumto report bugs and
errors, and we'll try to fix it as soon as possible.
Good luck studying the course, we hope you enjoy it!
Syllabus
In this document:
About the course
Overall learning objectives
The course week by week:
• Week 1. Introduction: what is a green economy and why is it important?
• Week 2. Individual choices
• Week 3. Business strategies
• Week 4. Sustainable cities
• Week 5. National policies
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About the course
This course explores greening the economy on four levels – individual, business, city, and
national. We look at the relationships between these levels and provide practical examples
of the complexities and solutions across the levels. Scandinavia, a pioneering place
advancing sustainability and combating climate change, is a unique starting point for
learning about greening the economy. We will learn from many initiatives attempted in
Scandinavia since the 1970s, which are all potentially helpful and useful for other countries
and contexts.
The course runs for five weeks and consists of five modules; one module per week. After
an introductory week, the following four modules focus on a different level in relation to
greening the economy.
Overall learning outcomes
At the end of this course you should have an understanding of the concept of green
economy, and know of and understand a number of strategic, administrative, technical and
political tools that can be used in the process of greening an economy. Moreover, you
should be aware of the challenge of transforming an economy in this direction, but also the
potential gains that can be made when doing so.
In addition to theseoverall expected learning outcomes, you will find a brief description
of each module to guide you in your learning efforts.
The course week by week
Module 1. Introduction: what is a green economy and why is it important?
We start the course by looking at the key issues that a green economy seeks to address
and the underlying concepts and definitions of a greener economy. In this week we will
describe problems arising from the interaction of the economy and the environment; we will
state some of the aims of greening the economy and look into the multitude of definitions;
we will use tools to measure and assess a green economy; and we will discuss concepts
and indicators related to the green economy.
Study activities in this module:
• Watch Module 1 videos and/or read Chapter 1 in the Course Compendium.
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• Engage in forum discussions -start e.g. by presenting yourself in the general
discussion forum!
• Join Hangout 1, Friday Jan. 23, 13-14 CET
• Take Quiz 1
Deadlines this week:
• Quiz 1, soft deadline Sun. Jan 25, 23.59 CET
Table 1. Lecture videos and interviews in Module 1
Type Title Presenter/Interviews
Lecture Wicked Problems Kes McCormick
Lecture What is a Green Economy? Lena Neij
Lecture Litte Actions and Bi Challenes !essika Luth "ichter # Kes McCormick
Lecture Why $candina%ia? &'kan "odhe # Kes McCormick
Lecture Cleaner and Greener Production (on &uisinh
)nter%ie* An economist+s take on the Green Economy Klas Eklund
)nter%ie* A ,olitician+s take on the Green Economy Anders Wijkman
)nter%ie* Meet the Parkers- Part ) .he Parker /amily
Module 2. Individual choices
Here we will look at the individual level and how individual choices can help or hinder
progress towards a green economy. This week offers an increased understanding of
patterns and levels of consumption; we will look at the drivers and theories of consumer
behaviour and the limitations of working with consumer choice in isolation (e.g. rebound
effect); and develop an understanding of how to measure the impact of consumption (e.g.
carbon footprint).
Study activities in this module:
• Watch Module 2 videos and/or read Chapter 2 in the Course Compendium.
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• Engage in forum discussions
• Join Hangout 2, Friday Jan. 30, 13-14 CET
• Take Quiz 2
• Assignment: fokus on part 1: Products.
Deadlines this week:
• Quiz 2, soft deadline Sun. Feb 1, 23.59 CET
Table 2. Lecture videos and interviews in Module 2
Type Title Presenter/Interviews
Lecture (ri%ers /or Consum,tion 0ksana Mont
Lecture Consumers and Eco1labellin 2ke .hidell
Lecture Mind the Ga, Matthias Lehner
Lecture Li%in Green in Practice E%a &eiskanen
Lecture Myths o/ Consum,tion 0ksana Mont
)nter%ie* Green Economy in $*eden and Euro,e Marot Wallstr3m
)nter%ie* Meet the Parkers- Part )) .he Parker /amily
Module 3. Business strategies
Now we look at the business level and how companies and organisations choose strategies
that can help transitions to a green economy.
In this week the aim is to understand the changes relevant to the business level for a
greener economy and some solutions and concepts to deal with complex realities; we will
discuss challenges for companies that want to take a lead in the transition to a greener
economy; and reflect on strategies for green business in different contexts.
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Study activities in this module:
• Watch Module 3 videos and/or read Chapter 3 in the Course Compendium.
• Engage in forum discussions
• Join Hangout 3, Friday Feb. 6, 13-14 CET
• Take Quiz 3
• Assignment: fokus on part 2: Businesses.
Deadlines this week:
• Quiz 3, soft deadline Sun. Feb 8, 23.59 CET
Table 3. Lecture videos and interviews in Module 3
Type Title Presenter/Interviews
Lecture Business 4undamentals &'kan "odhe
Lecture Greenin 5,stream Beatice Ko
Lecture Greenin (o*nstream 0la Chkaniko%a
Lecture Green Processes &'kan "odhe
Lecture Green Business $trateies Phili, Peck
Lecture 6irtual Mobility and E1materiali7ation Peter Arn/alk
Lecture Eco1desin Carl (alhammar
)nter%ie* Green $tratey o/ )KEA Per $tolt7
)nter%ie* Meet the Parkers- Part ))) .he Parker /amily
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Module 4. Sustainable cities
In this week we will look at how planning and designing cities can help achieve a green
economy and underpin sustainable development. This week aims to understand the role of
cities for experimentation, planning, collaboration and visions for a greener economy; we
will use tools to measure and critically assess green economy indicators at the city level;
and we will discuss whether city level policies and actions in Scandinavia can work around
the world.
Study activities in this module:
• Watch Module 4 videos and/or read Chapter 4 in the Course Compendium.
•
Engage in forum discussions
• Join Hangout 4, Friday Feb. 13, 13-14 CET
• Take Quiz 4
• Assignment: fokus on part 3: Cities.
Deadlines this week:
• Assignment, hard deadline, Friday Feb. 13, 23.59 CET
• Quizzes 1, 2 & 3, hard deadlines Sun. Feb 15, 23.59 CET
• Quiz 4, soft deadline Sunday Feb 15, 23.59 CET
Table 4. Lecture videos and interviews in Module 4
Type Title Presenter/Interviews
Lecture $ustainable 5rban .rans/ormation Kes McCormick
Lecture Climate Go%ernance and 5rban E8,eriments &arriet Bulkely
Lecture 5rban )n/rastructure and Plannin Kes McCormick
Lecture 6isionin /or Cities o/ the 4uture Lena Neij
Lecture $ustainable Neihbourhoods Primo7 Med%ed # Kes McCormick
)nter%ie* Green Li/estyles and Cities !enni/er Lenhart
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)nter%ie* Meet the Parkers- Part )6 .he Parker /amily
Module 5. National policies
Finally, we will look at how national governments can establish policies to promote a
greener economy across the different levels discussed in this course.
This week we will gain an improved understanding of how national level policies affect
cities, business, and individuals; we will critically think about the challenges for national
level policies to influence other levels, including the international sphere; and finally discuss
whether national policies from Scandinavia can work in other contexts.
Study activities in this module:
• Watch Module 5 videos and/or read Chapter 5 in the Course Compendium.
• Engage in forum discussions
• Join Hangout 5
• Take Quiz 5, Friday Feb. 20, 13-14 CET
• Assignment: Peer assessment of three of your fellow students's assignments.
Deadlines this week:
• Peer assessment, hard deadline, Sunday Feb. 22, 23.59 CET
• Quiz 5, hard deadlines Sun. Feb 22, 23.59 CET
• Quiz 4, hard deadline Sunday Feb 22, 23.59 CET
• Forum contributions, hard deadline Sunday Feb 22, 23.59 CET
Table 5. Lecture videos and interviews in Module 5
Type Title Presenter/Interviews
Lecture
Policy )nstruments and
)ncenti%es .homas Lindh9%ist
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Lecture Green Public Procurement Charlotte Leire
Lecture Policy /or Waste and "esources .homas Lindh9%ist
Lecture Policy /or Lihtin Products .homas Lindh9%ist
Lecture
Economic )nstruments and Price
$inals Luis Mundaca
)nter%ie*
An 0EC( Pers,ecti%e on Green
Economy Brendan Gilles,ie
)nter%ie* Green Policy in Euro,e &ans Bruyininck8
BonusInterview
Extended ProducerResponsibility
Thomas Lindhqvist, Naoo To!o " Panate#anomaivibool
)nter%ie* Meet the Parkers- Part 6 .he Parker /amily
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