A programme focused on the governance, sustainable development, and transformation of islands, combining online classes with workshops and field visits, and covering areas such as public policy, renewable energy, and sustainable tourism.
Dates: 26 February 2026 – 31 March 2026
Format: Blended
Lead institution: University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
ECTS: 3
Study level: Master's level, PhD candidates, Lifelong learners
Target Disciplines: Political Sciences, Sociology, Geography, Law, Economics, History
Required Language Proficiency: Minimum B2 in English according to CEFR; basic comprehension of Portuguese and Spanish desirable for case studies
A 3-ECTS programme exploring governance, sustainability, and development in island territories. Combining online sessions with local workshops and field visits, it connects policy design, renewable energy, and sustainable tourism.
Themes
- Governance and policy for island sustainability
- Energy autonomy and blue economy strategies
- Climate adaptation and social equity
Features
- Comparative case studies across partner islands
- Interdisciplinary teaching team from multiple universities
- Supported by the Government of the Balearic Islands
Alignment with the EUNICoast Focus Areas (HUBs)
This programme contributes to all five EUNICoast focus areas:
- Identities, Local Knowledge, and Cultural Heritage in Islands & Coastal Communities
- Blue Circular Economy, Port Logistics, and Sustainable Blue Tourism Governance, Planning, Management, and Monitoring of Islands and Coastal Communities
- Health, Biodiversity Protection, Nature-based Solutions, and Sustainable Exploration of Coastal/Marine Resources
- Engineered and Data-driven Solutions for Coastal Infrastructures, Marine Renewable Energy, Marine Safety, and Navigation Systems
Alliance Challenges Addressed
This programme supports three of the six major EUNICoast challenges:
- Climate change and environmental degradation
- Economic diversification in peripheral territories
- Biodiversity conservation
Registration is now open! Apply now: https://fueib.org/ca/microcredencials/808/formacion/curso/1545/microcredencial-universitaria-de-desenvolupament-sostenibilitat-i-politiques-mediambientals-en-terri
