History, environment and risk: Historical crises as sources of knowledge for sustainable development

Education facts

Code: RMA711

This interdisciplinary course provides a broad overview of environmental and health-related risks and crises in history from ancient times until the 20th century: how they have affected different groups of people, how they have been handled, and how this knowledge can be used to address current challenges and reach the UN global goals for sustainable development. The geographical focus is northern Europe, with global examples. The course also covers methods for historical knowledge acquisition. Instruction is in the form of lectures, mandatory seminars, and a written hand-in assignment.

Entry requirements

A first-cycle qualification of at least 180 ECTS credits, and upper secondary level English 6, or equivalent

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• History, environment and risk: Historical crises as sources of knowledge for sustainable development

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 9 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %