The Sustainable Urban Development and Geosciences in Amsterdam is a specialized training course designed to integrate geoscience knowledge into urban planning, sustainability, and resilient city development.
From:
16-02-2026
From:
04-05-2026
Course Overview
Cities are expanding rapidly, placing pressure on land, water, and environmental resources. Geosciences provide critical insights into soil, water, energy, and hazard risks that shape urban sustainability. This Sustainable Urban Development and Geosciences Training Course explores the intersection of urban planning and geoscience to create resilient, sustainable, and well-managed cities.
Participants will analyze how urbanization interacts with natural systems, examine tools for risk management, and explore policies and practices for sustainable land use. Through case studies and applied exercises, they will gain practical skills to integrate geoscience into urban planning and development strategies.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to guide urban growth while safeguarding natural resources and promoting sustainable communities.
Course Benefits
Understand the role of geosciences in sustainable urban planning.
Gain tools to assess environmental and geological risks in cities.
Learn strategies for climate adaptation and resilient infrastructure.
Integrate sustainable land and water use into urban development.
Apply global best practices for sustainable and livable cities.
Course Objectives
Explore the interaction between urbanization and natural systems.
Apply geoscience methods in urban development planning.
Assess risks from natural hazards, land use, and resources.
Integrate resilience and sustainability into city planning.
Use geospatial and remote sensing tools for urban analysis.
Evaluate policies and governance frameworks for sustainable cities.
Develop strategies for climate-resilient urban environments.
Training Methodology
This course uses expert-led lectures, case studies, group discussions, and geospatial analysis exercises. Participants will apply practical methods to real-world urban sustainability challenges.
Target Audience
Urban planners and development professionals.
Environmental and geoscience specialists.
Policy advisors and sustainability officers.
Academics, researchers, and consultants in urban studies.
Target Competencies
Geoscience applications in urban planning.
Risk assessment for urban sustainability.
Climate adaptation and resilience planning.
Integrated land, water, and resource management.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Foundations of Sustainable Urban Development
Key principles of sustainability in cities.
The role of geosciences in urban planning.
Global trends in urban growth and sustainability.
Policy frameworks and the SDGs.
Unit 2: Geosciences for Urban Risk Assessment
Soil and groundwater considerations in urban design.
Geological hazard mapping (earthquakes, landslides, floods).
Climate change impacts on urban systems.
Tools for hazard and risk assessment.
Unit 3: Land Use, Water, and Energy in Cities
Integrated land-use planning.
Sustainable water management in urban areas.
Energy use and renewable integration.
Linking urban design to natural resources.
Unit 4: Tools and Technologies for Sustainable Cities
Remote sensing and GIS for urban planning.
Smart city technologies for sustainability.
Modeling urban growth and resource use.
Case studies of data-driven sustainable cities.
Unit 5: Governance and Strategies for Resilient Cities
Policy instruments for sustainable development.
Multi-stakeholder governance approaches.
Financing mechanisms for sustainable urban projects.
Designing resilient and livable city strategies.
Ready to integrate geosciences into sustainable city planning?
Join the Sustainable Urban Development and Geosciences Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and shape resilient, sustainable cities of the future.
The Sustainable Urban Development and Geosciences Training Courses in Amsterdam provide professionals with an integrated understanding of how geoscientific knowledge supports sustainable urban planning, infrastructure development, and environmental resilience. These programs are designed for urban planners, environmental scientists, geologists, civil engineers, and policymakers who aim to apply geoscience principles to address the challenges of urbanization, climate adaptation, and resource management in modern cities.
Participants gain a deep understanding of urban geosciences, exploring topics such as soil and groundwater management, subsurface modeling, geotechnical stability, and urban hydrogeology. The courses emphasize how geological and environmental data inform sustainable land use, infrastructure design, and risk mitigation in densely populated areas. Through interactive workshops and applied case studies, participants learn to integrate geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and GIS technologies into urban development planning to enhance resilience and sustainability.
These urban sustainability and geoscience training programs in Amsterdam combine scientific insight with strategic planning and governance approaches. Participants examine key issues including climate-resilient infrastructure, sustainable drainage systems, energy-efficient land development, and the interaction between natural and built environments. The curriculum also addresses risk assessment for geohazards, such as flooding and subsidence, ensuring participants can make informed decisions that protect urban communities and ecosystems.
Attending these training courses in Amsterdam offers professionals access to a world-class learning environment in a city recognized globally for its leadership in sustainable urban innovation and water management. Amsterdam’s unique integration of urban planning and environmental science provides the ideal context for experiential learning and collaboration. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to design and implement geoscience-informed urban strategies—promoting resilient cities that balance environmental stewardship, economic vitality, and social well-being in a rapidly changing global landscape.