Teaching Methodologies
The development of contents will be carried out based on a theoretical-practical approach, supporting the acquisition of knowledge, either through exposition or through case analysis and problem solving supported by guided scientific research, as well as individual/group work.
– Written assessement – 50%
– Work groups (pratical cases, problema solving) – 50%
Minimum grade of 9.5 values in each of the assessments.
Assessment by exams according to academic regulations.
Learning Results
Knowledge
– In-depth knowledge of climate change and its relationship with biodiversity and health
– Know the SDGs and their application
– Understand the difference between linear economy and circular economy
– Know environmental management tools and clean technologies and their integration in organizations
Skills
– Analyze and understand climate change and its implications for biodiversity and health
– Interpret and apply the SDGs in real contexts
– Distinguish between Linear Economy and Circular Economy in a real business context
– Implement environmental management tools and clean technologies in organizations.
Competences
– Develop and implement intervention plans in the face of climate change and its effects
– Apply knowledge in the planning and implementation of the SDGs in an organizational context
– Develop actions to promote circular economy
– Develop and apply implementation plans for the various environmental management tools and technologies
Program
1. Climate change, biodiversity and health
– Evolution of environmental indicators and current context of climate change,
– Evolution of biodiversity and health indicators over time.
2. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
– Definition of sustainable development,
– Presentation and detail of the SDGs,
– SDG indicators,
– Practical examples of the SDGs.
3. Linear Economy vs Circular Economy
– Presentation and comparison between the two models.
4. Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) and EMAS (Community Eco-Management and Audit System)
– Presentation and application of ISO 14001 and EMAS Standards,
– Application in case study.
5. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) (calculation of environmental impacts)
– Presentation of the LCA methodology,
– Application of ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 in case studies.
6. Environmental planning – basic principles
– Basic principles of environmental planning,
– Application of environmental planning methods in case studies.
Internship(s)
NAO
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ISO 14001:2015 “Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use”, 2015, Switzerland
ISO 14040:2006 “Environmental management — Life cycle assessment — Principles and framework”. 2006, Switzerland
ISO 14044:2006 “Environmental management — Life cycle assessment — Requirements and guidelines”, 2006, Switzerland
Regulamento (UE) 2017/1505 da Comissão, de 28 de agosto de 2017 “Participação voluntária de organizações num sistema comunitário de ecogestão e auditoria”