Course Schedule

Veranstaltungen von Prof. Dr. Jens Newig


Lehrveranstaltungen

Basics of Inter- and Transdisciplinarity - lecture (Vorlesung)

Dozent/in: Viola Hakkarainen, Jens Newig

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Montag | 16:15 - 17:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C HS 3

Inhalt: Overview of systemic and governance-related structure of sustainability problems. Qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative methods for knowledge integration and identifying, framing and solving (sustainability) problems: Actor and system analysis, future studies, assessment approaches, integrative approaches of problem transformation and solving, methods for designig and implementating collaborative processes (both transdisciplinary research approaches and approaches for supporting societal negotiation processes).

Basics of Inter- and Transdisciplinarity - Seminar 1 (for GESS) (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Viola Hakkarainen, Jens Newig

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Montag | 14:15 - 15:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 40.146 Seminarraum

Inhalt: In the Seminar we excercise and discuss the contents of the related lecture. We will have literature work, excercises, group discussions and presentations. Overview of systemic and governance-related structure of sustainability problems. Qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative methods for knowledge integration and identifying, framing and solving (sustainability) problems: Actor and system analysis, future studies, assessment approaches, integrative approaches of problem transformation and solving, methods for designig and implementating collaborative processes (both transdisciplinary research approaches and approaches for supporting societal negotiation processes.

Basics of Inter- and Transdisciplinarity - Seminar 2 (for GESS) (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Viola Hakkarainen, Jens Newig

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Montag | 14:15 - 15:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 12.102 Seminarraum

Inhalt: In the Seminar we excercise and discuss the contents of the related lecture. We will have literature work, excercises, group discussions and presentations. Overview of systemic and governance-related structure of sustainability problems. Qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative methods for knowledge integration and identifying, framing and solving (sustainability) problems: Actor and system analysis, future studies, assessment approaches, integrative approaches of problem transformation and solving, methods for designig and implementating collaborative processes (both transdisciplinary research approaches and approaches for supporting societal negotiation processes.

Inter- und Transdisziplinäre Grundlagen - Seminar 3 Uwi (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Viola Hakkarainen, Jens Newig

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Dienstag | 12:00 - 13:30 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 14.203 Seminarraum

Inhalt: In the Seminar we excercise and discuss the contents of the related lecture. We will have literature work, excercises, group discussions and presentations. Overview of systemic and governance-related structure of sustainability problems. Qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative methods for knowledge integration and identifying, framing and solving (sustainability) problems: Actor and system analysis, future studies, assessment approaches, integrative approaches of problem transformation and solving, methods for designig and implementating collaborative processes (both transdisciplinary research approaches and approaches for supporting societal negotiation processes.

Inter- und Transdisziplinäre Grundlagen - Seminar 4 Uwi (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Viola Hakkarainen, Jens Newig

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Dienstag | 12:15 - 13:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 14.204 Seminarraum

Inhalt: In the Seminar we excercise and discuss the contents of the related lecture. We will have literature work, excercises, group discussions and presentations. Overview of systemic and governance-related structure of sustainability problems. Qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative methods for knowledge integration and identifying, framing and solving (sustainability) problems: Actor and system analysis, future studies, assessment approaches, integrative approaches of problem transformation and solving, methods for designig and implementating collaborative processes (both transdisciplinary research approaches and approaches for supporting societal negotiation processes.

Inter- und Transdisziplinäre Grundlagen - Seminar 5 Uwi (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Viola Hakkarainen, Jens Newig

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Dienstag | 12:30 - 14:00 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 40.255 Seminarraum

Inhalt: In the Seminar we excercise and discuss the contents of the related lecture. We will have literature work, excercises, group discussions and presentations. Overview of systemic and governance-related structure of sustainability problems. Qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative methods for knowledge integration and identifying, framing and solving (sustainability) problems: Actor and system analysis, future studies, assessment approaches, integrative approaches of problem transformation and solving, methods for designig and implementating collaborative processes (both transdisciplinary research approaches and approaches for supporting societal negotiation processes.

Global Environmental and Sustainability Governance - Seminar A (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Clara-Sophie Baschant, Ines Dombrowsky, Jens Newig

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Donnerstag | 10:15 - 11:45 | 13.10.2025 - 23.01.2026 | C 9.102 Seminarraum
Einzeltermin | Do, 30.10.2025, 10:15 - Do, 30.10.2025, 11:45 | C 7.307 Seminarraum | Additional room for role play on 30 October
Einzeltermin | Do, 30.10.2025, 10:15 - Do, 30.10.2025, 11:45 | C 7.320 Seminarraum | Additional room for role play on 30 October
Einzeltermin | Do, 29.01.2026, 10:15 - Do, 29.01.2026, 11:45 | C HS 5 | Written test

Inhalt: This course provides an introduction to environmental and sustainability governance. It offers basic knowledge on the functioning of governance systems in providing and implementing public policies addressing current environmental and sustainability issues – on local, national and international levels, with a focus on global environmental and sustainability issues and governance. We will address both the structure and process features of governance. Topics covered may include the governance of commons; participatory and collaborative governance; private and hybrid governance; adaptive governance and learning; multi-level governance; international regimes (e.g. climate, biodiversity); telecoupling. Students will learn the general core governance theories and concepts and apply them to emblematic case studies in the realm of environment and sustainable development.

Global Environmental and Sustainability Governance - Seminar B (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Clara-Sophie Baschant, Ines Dombrowsky, Jens Newig

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Donnerstag | 12:15 - 13:45 | 13.10.2025 - 23.01.2026 | C 12.101 Seminarraum
Einzeltermin | Do, 30.10.2025, 12:15 - Do, 30.10.2025, 13:45 | C 11.307 Seminarraum | Additional room for role play on 30 October
Einzeltermin | Do, 30.10.2025, 12:15 - Do, 30.10.2025, 13:45 | C 11.319 Seminarraum | Additional room for role play on 30 October
Einzeltermin | Do, 29.01.2026, 10:15 - Do, 29.01.2026, 11:45 | C HS 5 | Written test

Inhalt: This course provides an introduction to environmental and sustainability governance. It offers basic knowledge on the functioning of governance systems in providing and implementing public policies addressing current environmental and sustainability issues – on local, national and international levels, with a focus on global environmental and sustainability issues and governance. We will address both the structure and process features of governance. Topics covered may include the governance of commons; participatory and collaborative governance; private and hybrid governance; adaptive governance and learning; multi-level governance; international regimes (e.g. climate, biodiversity); telecoupling. Students will learn the general core governance theories and concepts and apply them to emblematic case studies in the realm of environment and sustainable development.

Introduction to Environmental and Sustainability Governance (Vorlesung)

Dozent/in: Ines Dombrowsky, Jens Newig

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Donnerstag | 14:30 - 16:00 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C HS 5

Inhalt: This lecture offers a comprehensive and advanced introduction to environmental and sustainability governance. It aims to provide a thorough understanding of key concepts and theoretical approaches in this field and their application to real-world cases. The lecture explores the functioning of governance systems in the development and implementation of public policies that address pressing environmental and sustainability issues at local, national, and international levels. The lecture focuses on both the structural and procedural aspects of governance. The topics covered in this lecture may include: Governance of the commons; Public and stakeholder participation; Collaborative governance; Evidence-informed governance; Adaptive governance and governance learning; Multi-level and transboundary governance; Private actor and network governance; Risk governance; Policy coherence and policy-mixes; International regimes (e.g., climate, biodiversity); Governance of global value chains; Governing sustainability transitions; Policy and institutional change.