Creating Ethical and Sustainable Cities at the Local Level

Learn how you can contribute to the sustainable cities of tomorrow

It’s widely accepted that, as we look towards the future, we need to actively create cities that are ethical, sustainable, inclusive, and well-governed.

To do this, we need to localise frameworks and principles such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the European Green Deal and New European Bauhaus to make tangible differences.

Knowing how to start this localisation can be daunting, which is why this course from RMIT is so valuable.

By the end of this two-week course, you’ll have a good understanding of how you can leverage these frameworks and contribute to sustainable, resilient cities.

Unpack the importance of good governance and policy making

You’ll see how important localising the SDGs and initiatives such as the New European Bauhaus are to participatory governance. You will also consider how to avoid unintended negative outcomes in sustainability initiatives.

As you learn what an ethical, sustainable city is and why it’s important for the future, you’ll gain insight into how to influence good governance and policy making to improve participation.

Take a closer look at sustainable cities with real-world examples

All the concepts that are introduced in this course are done so through several sustainable city case studies.

You’ll have the chance to evaluate the different examples, assess how their governance and policies allowed them to implement various frameworks, and whether you could apply their methods.

Trust RMIT experts to guide you in creating resilient cities

RMIT is well-positioned to deliver a course on ethical and sustainable city frameworks.

With decades of experience and an engaging course, the top-ranked institution will support you on every step of your learning journey.

This course is designed for all city and urban professionals, including planners, designers, and developers, who are interested in implementing the SDGs at city level.

This course is designed for all city and urban professionals, including planners, designers, and developers, who are interested in implementing the SDGs at city level.

• Explain the concept of ethical cities
• Discuss the role of the SDGs and place-based approaches such as the New European Bauhaus for advancing sustainability in cities
• Evaluate how to stop the sometimes unintended consequences of urban interventions
• Develop a participatory approach to sustainability and city governance