The Sustainability Dilemma of International Exchange

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM MDT

International exchange produces conflicting targets: international travel versus sustainability. However, the benefits of student exchange for intercultural experiences and cooperation are indisputable. Presenters discuss the solutions that one can offer to solve that dilemma, as well as the role of virtual mobility and digitalization.

Learning Objectives:

Define and clarify in specific contexts the goals of international exchange, especially with regard to the social dimension of sustainability.
Consider the quality and the quantity of education abroad and the amount of carbon-consumption and determine the carbon impact of international mobility.
Describe other forms of international and intercultural experience that could replace some physical exchanges.
Develop a carbon consumption awareness for international cooperation and innovative formats of mobility, like virtual mobility or a travel policy, for sustainable international cooperation.

Chair and Presenter(s)

Andreas Weber, Dr

Head of Education
Baden-Wuerttemberg Stiftung / Baden-Württemberg Foundation

Presenter(s)

Johannes Dingler, Dr.

Director International Office
University of Konstanz/International Office
Ágnes Sebestyén, Dr.

Education Officer
Baden-Württemberg Stiftung