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This course is designed to guide students through modern concepts of sustainability and provide an introduction to the natural resources that we depend upon. The course will start with an exploration into the concept of sustainability (now perhaps the most overused term in the world). Different models of sustainability will be explored in class and through projects. Climate change, perhaps the biggest failing of sustainability, will be given particular focus. We will then gain perspective on different types of earth resources, and how we can manage these sustainably, in class and through projects.
Students will meet 10 times throughout the semester for interactive online classes and discussions, including time for presentations and a quiz. |
| Literatur |
- Course syllabus
- Brundtland, G.H. (1987) Our Common Future: Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. United Nations, Geneva.
- Hardin, G. (1968). The tragedy of the commons. Science. 162(3859): 1243-1248.
- Seghezzo, L. (2009). The five dimensions of sustainability. Environmental Politics. 18:4 539-556.
- Picketts, I.M.,Curry, J., Déry, S.J. & Cohen, S.J. (2013). Learning with practitioners: climate change adaptation priorities in a Canadian community. Climatic Change.118: 321-337.
- Bush, E. and Lemmen, D.S. (2019): Canada’s Changing Climate Report. Government of Canada, Ottawa, ON.
- Additional readings will be assigned weekly including: The Rio Declaration, Introduction to Doughnut Economics, Resource Overviews and Readings assigned by classmates for projects.
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