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Sustainable Development in Spain
International Business Program
Barcelona, Spain
Dates: 1/7/27 - 4/30/27
Sustainable Development in Spain
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: CEA CAPA Barcelona Center
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Sustainability
Other Subject Area: Env. Sciences
Instruction in: English
Course Code: SUS322BCN
Transcript Source: University of New Haven
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Prior to enrollment, this course requires you to have completed one 200 level course or two 100 level courses in sustainability, environmental sciences, or a related field
DESCRIPTION
This course examines sustainable development through Spain's environmental challenges, focusing on Barcelona's innovative urban planning. Students explore Mediterranean ecosystems, historical resource use, and contemporary strategies for managing urban and natural resources. Barcelona serves as a living laboratory, with case studies on Pla Cerdà, the superblocks model, climate adaptation, and Agenda 2030 initiatives addressing mobility, green infrastructure, and climate change. The course also considers regional issues such as fire management, water resources, energy transition, and biodiversity conservation. Field studies of Barcelona's urban interventions and a research project provide hands-on experience in evaluating and designing sustainability solutions from local and global perspectives.