SDG 13: Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
More information about this goal on sustainabledevelopment.un.org
Teaching
Expanding Engineering Limits: Culture, Diversity and Gender
Technical solutions, designs and products can only be sustainable regarding all of its three dimensions, i.e. socially, economically and ecologically, if they reflect the needs of a diverse society. The course analyses the interrelationships between engineering, social practices and their culture in the context of gender and diversity. Among other aspect, the course covers the extent to which cultural aspects of gender and diversity have a significant impact on who becomes an engineer and which problems are addressed.
Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Resilience
Social responsibility, sustainability and resilience are closely linked to the guiding princinples of the SDGs. The seminar highlights theoretical concepts and teaches the connections between social, ecological and economic dimensions. Students will also learn to apply and critically reflect these concepts in the context of case studies concerning current socio-technical developments.
Social Spaces and Resilience
Resilience is closely linked to the guiding principle of sustainable development. Especially with regard to increasing natural and environmental disasters, dealing with unforeseeable events is becoming increasingly relevant.
Research
ACCESS! – Sustainable Mobility in Urban and Rural Areas
The interdisciplinary project integrates various aspects regarding the design of future mobility systems and forms. In addition to technical and infrastructural possibilities, individual mobility needs in terms of inclusion and equality as well as environmental compatibility on a local, regional and global scale are considered in order to shape sustainable mobility.
Cycling Study – Bicycle Commuting and Air Pollution
In the context of a transformation towards more sustainable and socially acceptable forms of mobility, cycling represents a socially, environmentally and economically attractive alternative to motorized means of transport. However, health effects like those caused by air pollution to which cyclists are exposed must also be taken into account. The interdisciplinary study investigates the measured and subjectively perceived air pollution levels of cyclists along an Aachen commuter route.
External Links
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United Nations: Sustainable Development Goal 13
Further information of the 13th goal from the United Nations on the content and progress