Graduate Seminar: Transitioning to what? Decarbonization is just one piece of the puzzle.

Fossil fuels have shaped the modern world but have also pushed us beyond ecological limits, creating an uncertain future. This seminar will explore this critical moment for the global energy system, its broad impacts, and the need for sustainable pathways. We will discuss key concepts like growth, complexity, systemic risk, efficiency, resilience, and strategies for adaptation and mitigation. With a thought-provoking approach, we aim to offer a critical perspective on the transformations facing society, the economy, and energy systems in the pursuit of sustainability.