Global Immersion: Green Industrial Policy in Europe

Europe is at the forefront of climate policy globally. It has ambitious goals, concrete plans, and is working hard on the implementation. It is also facing significant challenges, from high energy costs to sluggish economic growth. This class will explore climate through the lens of green industrial policy in Europe, with an eye toward sectors like iron and steel, the challenges facing companies in these sectors, and the opportunities a push into clean and low-carbon technologies provides. The course will travel to the EU during spring break 2027, visiting Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands. We will begin the trip in Vienna and end in Amsterdam, requiring an EU Schengen visa. Global Immersion Program classes bridge classroom lessons and business practices in other countries. These three credit classes combine half a term in New York with a one-week visit, where students will meet with business executives and government officials while working on team projects. You are not required but encouraged to enroll in B8212 Climate Policy concurrently during the Spring 2027 A-term, which will provide a broad survey of corporate strategies in response to the global climate policy landscape. This course will travel March 14-20, 2027. The 2026-2027 Global Immersion Program mandatory fee for all classes is $2500 and provides students with double occupancy lodging, ground transportation and some meals. It does not cover roundtrip international airfare. Attendance both in New York and in-country and regular participation are a crucial part of the learning experience and as such attendance is mandatory. Please visit the Chazen Institute website to learn more about the Global Immersion Program and visit the Global Immersion Policies page to review policies affecting these courses. Please note all international travel involves risk. We do not control the cities and companies we visit. We try our best to plan a safe trip with positive experience. However, if your tolerance for risk or uncertainties is low, GIP is not for you. Please keep this in mind if you sign up for our travel programs — it is important to be considerate and flexible. International students with questions or concerns about traveling outside of the US should speak with the ISSO.