About Sustainability Science Centre
Purpose
The Sustainability Science Centre aims to catalyse, facilitate, and coordinate research and educational initiatives at the University of Copenhagen, addressing issues relevant to sustainable societal development.
The centre unites the strong disciplinary traditions of all faculties to tackle key problems of sustainable development and globalisation in an integrative manner. This approach aspires to position the University of Copenhagen as a leading actor in this field, both in research and education.
Activities
The Sustainability Science Centre at the University of Copenhagen offers high-quality educational initiatives and cutting-edge research in sustainability science to a global audience, including researchers, students, and decision-makers. It also serves the community by providing free public lectures on sustainability issues and a portal to access the university’s expertise.
Steering Committee
Professor Katherine Richardson is chairman of the steering committee and leader of the Centre.
- Katherine Richardson, Faculty of Health
- Astrid Kjeldgaard-Pedersen, Faculty of Law
- Michele Merrill Betsill, Faculty of Social Science
- Dorthe Gert Simonsen, Faculty of Humanities
- Lise Arleth, Faculty of Science
- Steffen Loft, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
- Stig Jensen, Faculty of Theology
Observers
- Christian Riis Stenby, Faculty of Law
- Tomas Refslund Poulsen, Green Campus
Information about the Centre's location and staff can be found under contacts.