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international online sustainability week

Participate in a focused, one-week course exploring key sustainability challenges in an international setting.

Date: September 22–26, 2025
Format: Online & in English
Completion: pass/fail, no grade

 

Overview

For the first time, the International Online Sustainability Week will be offered as part of the University of Hamburg’s official Summer School Programme. The course brings together students from Hamburg, TUHH, and international partner universities to engage with sustainability topics through collaborative and interactive formats.

  • Engage in structured discussions with peers from diverse backgrounds
  • Examine core sustainability topics in depth
  • Gain insights from experienced speakers working on real-world climate issues

 

Application

 

Course Components

Climate Action Simulation Game

Participate in a simulated UN climate summit. Negotiate climate policy decisions and observe their effects in real-time using the En-ROADS simulator.
More about the Climate Action Simulation
Video: Watch on YouTube

Keynote Lectures

Keynotes explore sustainability from diverse angles, covering social justice, psychological influences, scientific insights, and real-world case studies.

“The Week” – Group Experience

A structured group format encouraging students to reflect on the consequences of climate change and foster societal change through self-organized discussions.
More about The Week
Video: Watch on Vimeo

International Collaboration

Students from the University of Hamburg, TUHH, and partner institutions worldwide engage in diverse discussions, enhancing understanding, fostering collaboration, and encouraging action against climate change beyond the event.

 

Key Facts

  • Full-day sessions from Monday to Friday, September 22–26, 2025
  • Course is held entirely online; active participation with camera on is required
  • Language: English

 

Organizing Institution

This course is jointly led by Prof. Dr. Simone Neumann, Institute for Business Administration with a focus on Sustainable Logistics and Mobility at the University of Hamburg, and Prof. Dr. Christian Thies, Resilient and Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management at the Technische Universität Hamburg.