Sustainability Summer Course (SSC) is a five-week program offered  at Public Policy School as part of  the Summer Academy offerings , Cluster of Economics, Social Sciences and Humanities, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University on the Rabat Campus, Rabat, Morocco. 

Sustainability Summer Course is an opportunity to engage with a wide range of crucial themes and critical aspects of economic, social and environmental sustainability, including a number of specific areas of special relevance to Morocco and Africa.

In addition to an in-depth exploration of specific sustainability issues in morning sessions, participants take part in a wider range of recreational and sports activities as   well as a fuller immersion in Moroccan Culture and Society. These cultural activities and recreational activities are scheduled in afternoons and evenings. The Wednesday of each week of the program is devoted to excursions to four iconic Moroccan cities. 

Program Structure

• Mornings: Two 90-minute sessions on a sustainability thematic (except Wednesdays)
• Afternoon and Evening:  Tutorials, Workshops, Recreational Activities and Cultural Immersion

Morning Component:

Summer Sustainability Course consists of 3 major modules taught in morning sessions.
  
Module 1: SUSTAINABILITY 

In this module, the concept of sustainability will be explored from a 360-degree perspective, providing an essential introduction to its many social, economic, and environmental dimensions. The module will reflect on the complex connections between human activity and the rest of the natural world and the resulting impacts on the biosphere’s increasingly delicate balances. It will also discuss the critical need for the decarbonization of our economies and introduce the circular economy, a regenerative approach to production, consumption and materials management that aims to eliminate waste and pollution.

Module 2: ENERGY 

The energy module will delve into the urgent need for an energy transition as the world moves away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy sources. It will explore solar energy, one of the most promising forms of renewable energy, along with green hydrogen, an emerging technology with the potential to revolutionize the energy, transportation, and other critical sectors (in Africa and Europe, in particular). It will also examine transportation electrification infrastructure and related supply chain challenges associated with the shift to renewables.

Module 3: AGRICULTURE & FOOD 

The agriculture and food security week will examine the pressing need for sustainable agriculture to ensure food security while adapting to a changing climate. It will address water resource management, one of the most significant challenges facing agriculture and human livelihoods in many regions of the world. It will also explore the potential for land restoration, a critical component of sustainable agriculture that involves rehabilitating degraded lands to improve soil health and productivity, enabling many positive gains toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).