CHARLO – Change Agents for Regional and Local Organisations

Students will team up in cross-disciplinary and cross-national teams to work with challenges in the selected region. On the way they will learn both theory and practice as well as learn how to use theories learned as a tool to solve concrete challenges presented by external stakeholders in the local area or region.

The focus is on sustainability, and we address the importance of all pillars of sustainability in the solutions. Environmental initiatives will however be to core focus when selecting the challenges and partners in the region.

The project addresses the urgent need in business and social environments for a change towards green and sustainable development. 

Objectives and actions

• Arrange an intensive programme, involve local enterprises, and help them in the change
• Adapt and develop Circular Business Canva for community development purposes and needs
• Introduce novel tools and practices for developing sustainable actions

Expected results

• IP week course of 5 ECTS
• Learning outcomes development in knowledge, practice, and attitudes of sustainable actions
• University and work life cooperation
• Dissemination in articles and texts