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Uniting for a Sustainable Future: An Introduction to Global Sustainability Online distance learning

A plant seedling being held in the palm of a child hand

How do we create a sustainable future? Discover the path to global sustainability and how to take sustainable steps in your life.

  • Length: 3 weeks; 4 hours per week
  • Start date: anytime
  • Introductory: leads to further study opportunities

Why this course

Intended learning outcomes

  • Explain concepts of sustainability and sustainable development
  • Reflect on social equity and economic development
  • Explore human impacts on the global environment
  • Investigate global challenges (Population, Poverty, Ecosystems, Climate Change, Energy, Water, Environmental, Inequality, Pollution and waste etc.)
  • Evaluate sustainable solutions to global challenges
  • Apply sustainability principles into day-to-day life

How to register

Registration is free.

The course is hosted on an external learning platform, Futurelearn.

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