(in Polish) Zielona transformacja: wyzwania i szanse w erze zmian klimatycznych 1900-ZTWSK(KZ)-OG

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Term 2025Z:

The aim of the course is to introduce participants to the topic of the green transformation – a comprehensive process of transition towards sustainable development, a low-emission economy, and climate protection. The lectures will cover issues related to renewable energy sources, the climate and social context, technological challenges, and the role of policy and law in driving the green revolution. The classes will be conducted in an accessible, interdisciplinary, and engaging manner, with opportunities for discussion and reflection on the future of our civilization.

Topics to be covered include, among others:
• Fundamentals of climate change – IPCC, carbon footprint, future scenarios
• Introduction to the concept of the green transformation: origins, objectives, global and European context
• Overview of major renewable enery sources: solar, wind, biomass, water, geothermal – their limitations and development potential in different regions of the world
• Energy mixes across different regions
• Carbon footprint analysis of low-emission energy sources
• International, EU, and Polish climate and energy regulations – Fit for 55, ETS, Paris Agreement
• Transformations in industry, agriculture, mobility, and lifestyle
• Nuclear energy and hydrogen as potential complements to the energy mix

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The course is intended for participants from various fields – including the humanities, natural sciences, engineering, and law – and does not require specialized technical knowledge.

Course coordinators

Monika Lisowska

Bibliography

Term 2025Z:

- Climate Change 2023: IPCC Synthesis Report (AR6 Synthesis Report).
- Góralczyk, B. (2022). Transformacja energetyczna. Wyzwania dla Polski i świata. Wydawnictwo PWN.
- Polityka energetyczna Polski do 2040 r. (PEP2040) – Ministerstwo Klimatu i Środowiska.
- IEA (2020). Life Cycle Assessment of Electricity Generation Technologies. International Energy Agency.
- Turconi, R., Boldrin, A., & Astrup, T. (2013). Life cycle assessment (LCA) of electricity generation technologies: Overview, comparability and limitations. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 28.
- Nowak, W. (2021). Polityka klimatyczna Unii Europejskiej. Wydawnictwo Scholar.
- Smil, V. (2017). Energy and Civilization: A History. MIT Press.
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Additional information

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