Sustainable Cities
Circular Cities — Amsterdam
How Dutch cities are re-engineering buildings, mobility and water to live with — not against — the climate.
Overview
Cities contribute nearly 70% of global emissions through energy use, transport and consumption. The way we design and live in cities is therefore one of the most important climate questions of our generation.
Travelling to Amsterdam, learners experience innovative models such as the Doughnut Economy and sustainable communities like Schoon Schip — understanding how urban design, mobility, water and resource use can support more sustainable and resilient ways of living.
From cycling-first streets to repair shops, circular construction and floating neighbourhoods — Amsterdam offers a working blueprint for cities everywhere.
What you'll take away
- Understand the carbon footprint of city living
- Learn how the Doughnut Economy guides city policy
- Visit Schoon Schip — a floating circular community
- Translate Amsterdam's lessons to your own city
How it works
This session is part of Globe From Home's Planetary Citizenship Program. This can be booked as a stand-alone masterclass or as part of the full programme. Once a date is confirmed, we send a private access link. Learners can join collectively from classrooms or individually on any mobile device.