Aspects of Sustainability: An International Perspective
Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
Core skills this course teaches
Apply systems thinking to sustainability problems
Examine the root causes of unsustainability and propose systemic changes to address these issues.
Evaluate international sustainability initiatives
Critically assess the contribution to sustainability and sustainable development by one international initiative.
Debate economic paradigms for sustainability
Discuss the potential impact of different economic paradigms and approaches to achieving a sustainability transition, through critical review of literature.
What You're Signing Up For
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the concept of sustainability, engaging with both national and international sustainability issues. Students learn to apply systems thinking to analyze unsustainability, evaluate global initiatives, critically reflect on economic paradigms, and collaboratively design projects that contribute to sustainability.
Course Content
- Concepts of sustainability
- National and international sustainability issues
- Systems thinking and root causes of unsustainability
- International sustainability initiatives
- Evaluation of sustainability and sustainable development
- Economic paradigms and approaches to sustainability transition
- Role of paradigms, knowledge, practices, and wellbeing in (un)sustainability
- Collaborative project design for sustainability outcomes
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Environmental management
Sustainability
Natural resource management
Policy and planning
Future employment opportunities might be
Sustainability advisor
Environmental consultant