Sustainable Development 121511-D
Wykład (WYK) Semestr zimowy 2024/25

Course introduction: definitions, questions, dilemmas.

The concept of sustainable development - evolving ideas.

Global environmental problems - economic and social impacts.

Resource availability and poverty alleviation.

Climate change - the challenge involving sustainable development dimensions.

Climate change and (sustainable?) development.

Globalization and sustainable development. Dimensions of international interdependence.

Environmental conflict. Ecological and carbon footprint.

Sustainable business. Real contribution vs. false Corporate Social Responsibility.

Group assignment - students' presentations.

Principles of environmental and sustainable policy.

Sustainable Development Goals - full definition of SD. Are we on track?

Policy measures, tools and systems for sustainability.

Case studies - energy, water or forestry.

Course summary, extra content and final results.