Cities and Energy: Sustainable Transformation of Economic Sectors invites you to explore the dynamic intersection of urban development and sustainable energy. As cities evolve, the demand for innovative solutions in sustainable transport, industrial transformation, and resource management surges, creating a wealth of career opportunities. This course empowers you with the knowledge to identify and manage risks in the industrial and service sectors, enhancing your ability to contribute to sustainable urban futures. With a focus on the sustainable management of natural resources, you’ll gain insights into transforming urban landscapes. This course is ideal for those eager to be at the forefront of sustainable urban innovation, offering the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly growing field. Join us to shape the cities of tomorrow.
Cities and Energy. Sustainable Transformation of Economic Sectors
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Objetivos
- To analyse urban transformations and management strategies in contemporary cities.
- To evaluate sustainable transport solutions and their impact on city development.
- To identify and manage risks in industrial and service sectors effectively.
- To explore the use and management of natural resources in urban environments.
- To assess the risks associated with natural resources in city planning.
- To understand the role of sustainable energy in transforming economic sectors.
- To develop strategies for improving urban sustainability and resilience.
Índice de contenidos
UNIT 1. PRESENT CITIES. TRANSFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT
Present cities. Resource consumption
Residential sector
Critical infrastructures
Technology integration. IOT. Smart buildings and cities
Architecture and use of renewable energies
UNIT 2. SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
Transport status and its associated risks
Communications, infrastructure y public transport
Transport of dangerous substances
Transport intermodality
Pollution and transport risk management
UNIT 3. INDUSTRIAL AND SERVICE SECTORS. RISK IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT
State of the industrial sector and its transformation
State of the services sector and its transformation
Sectoral disaster risk management. Health and food security
Energy generation and use of energy resources. Innovation and research
The need for professionals. Innovation and research
UNIT 4. NATURAL RESOURCES IN CITIES AND THEIR ASSOCIATED RISKS
Water in cities
Water transport and treatment infrastructures
Maritime areas. Risk and energy potential
Volcanoes, earthquakes, extreme weather events, floods, droughts. Risks and management
Innovation in disaster risk management re-search