Climate and Sustainability

Course aim

This course provides a critical overview of sustainable development and what this requires of government, business and society (including local communities, institutions, and non-governmental organisations), particularly in the context of a changing climate. The interdisciplinary examination aims to highlight the need for a balance between environmental, economic, and social dimensions (the three pillars) of sustainable development.

Course content

Students will be introduced to key concepts associated with sustainable development, including its origins, scientific evidence, and policies.  Focus will then be placed on exploring political and legal processes to achieving sustainable development, as well as obstacles to this outcome.  The role of a changing climate in shaping the achievement of sustainable development will be explored.  Case studies will be used to examine the concepts and principles of sustainable development, how their application differs among world regions and countries (which - among other things - experience contrasting climates and climate change), and how they might be incorporated into national and international development projects.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Examination, Group presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.