The Age of Sustainable Development" gives students an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
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This course will give you an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable. It follows from the introductory course "Introduction to Sustainable Development".
You can study this 'On Demand' course online via a computer, tablet or on your phone; at times to suit you, and as its on-demand is will remain available throughout the year.
This course will examine the topics:
What is Sustainable Development?
Inequality around the World
A Short History of Economic Development
The History of Inequality
The MDGs and the End of Extreme Poverty
Growth within Planetary Boundaries
Human Rights and Gender Equality
Education
Universal Health Coverage
Sustainable Food Supply and the End of Hunger
Sustainable Cities
Curbing Climate Change
Saving Biodiversity
The SDGs
It is expected that this course should take approximately 28 hrs to complete and there is a final exam to complete at the end.