Global Challenges in Transport: Climate Change

• To broaden transport professionals' understanding of urban mobilities, long distance travel and climate change adaptation in the transport sector.
• To reflect critically on the wider economic, political, social, and financial implications of climate change on global transport systems.
• To develop an enhanced understanding of the links between transport, sustainable development and climate change.

After attending this course you will be able to:

• Apply to your own transport practice some of the lessons learnt from other climate change case studies from around the world
• Utilise a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches for addressing questions of urban mobilities, long distance travel and resilience within the context of climate change and transport
• Understand and critically evaluate the relationships between climate change and transport policies and finances.

The climate change course will begin with an introductory week followed by a detailed exploration of the four main modules: urban mobility, long distance travel of people and goods, resilience and adaption, and policy and finance implications of climate change for transport. In our urban mobility module, we will take a theoretical approach to urban mobilities as well as exploring exemplary practical strategies available to transport professionals. We will then review the relationship between long distance travel of people and goods, and climate change. This will entail a critical interrogation of current trends of aviation, shipping, and road freight. In the second half of the course, we will engage in a theoretical discussion on adaptation and resilience to climate change within the transport sector, which will inform our analysis of concrete examples of urban resilience. In our final module we will investigate climate change driven financial and policy factors as they relate to the transport sector. We will end with presentations of the group work carried out by course participants throughout the course.

The climate change course will begin with an introductory week followed by a detailed exploration of the four main modules: urban mobility, long distance travel of people and goods, resilience and adaption, and policy and finance implications of climate change for transport. In our urban mobility module, we will take a theoretical approach to urban mobilities as well as exploring exemplary practical strategies available to transport professionals. We will then review the relationship between long distance travel of people and goods, and climate change. This will entail a critical interrogation of current trends of aviation, shipping, and road freight. In the second half of the course, we will engage in a theoretical discussion on adaptation and resilience to climate change within the transport sector, which will inform our analysis of concrete examples of urban resilience. In our final module we will investigate climate change driven financial and policy factors as they relate to the transport sector. We will end with presentations of the group work carried out by course participants throughout the course.

Our sessions will include lectures by:

• Dr Hannah Budnitz
• Sarah Colenbrander
• Sofie Defour
• Dr James Dixon
• Dr Lucy Gilliam
• Cait Hewitt
• Malindi Msoni
• Dr Juan Pablo Orjuela
• Prof John Renne
• Aromar Revi
• Professor Tim Schwanen

The course has an estimated time commitment of approximately 42 hours including individual study, small group work, and live sessions. Individual study includes going through pre-recorded lectures and any additional material suggested by lecturers. Participants will be divided into small groups and will be asked to present their work to their peers and TSU researchers at the end of the course. All participants must prepare a short presentation of their current work/research in week 1.

Combined total estimated time commitment: 42 hours over 6 weeks.

Live sessions will take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30pm. Additional live sessions will take place on the Friday of Week 1 and Week 6, and the Course Director will meet with participants in small groups on the remaining Fridays to resolve any doubts and advise on group work progress.

Please note that the programme is indicative and may be subject to change.

The Climate Change course is designed for experienced transport professionals and researchers with a minimum of 3 years' experience in the sector and aims to bring together the world's leading experts from academia, policy and practice to address complex transport challenges. The course is intended for those who are looking to expand their knowledge horizons and gain a more in-depth and interdisciplinary understanding of the challenges and solutions in delivering sustainable transport.

We specifically invite applications from:

1. Professionals in the transport and mobility consultancy sector in charge of implementing new solutions for transport systems, especially looking at Climate Change adaptation and mitigation.
2. Individuals with experience in transportation consulting, planning, and related government agencies.
3. Academics and researchers in transportation planning, civil engineering, economics, planning, and/or urban mobility.

Various discount options as well as scholarship opportunities are available. Find out more about our scholarships or contact us: exed@tsu.ox.ac.uk