The course objectives are addressed through four core modules:
(1) Module 1: Environment-Human interactions
Critically analyze the past, present, and future of the anthroposphere and the implications for getting into sustainable development.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the role of humans as a cause of – but also solution to – environmental problems.
Develop enough understanding to navigate and critically analyze the key aspects and developments in health and environment deterioration.
(2) Module 2: Societal systems
Engage critically with the resilient urban system through the lens of living-space management.
Consider the interlinkages between different environmental compartments such as water, food, and energy from a management perspective.
Develop a critical understanding of the trajectories of the sustainable system for consumption and production.
(3) Module 3: Environmental Governance
Understand environmental ethics that are re-shaping social and environmental relationships.
Integrate transition possible in each of the socio-technical frontiers of governance into policy analysis.
Learn and apply methods for risk assessment and integrate relevant natural science knowledge.
Apply methods, concepts, and frameworks to case study material on multiple conflicting interests between government and stakeholders.
(4) Module 4: Integration and Methodology
Compare and critique frameworks for contextualizing transdisciplinary approaches that might drive and accelerate change towards sustainable development.
Acquire the ability to go from real-world problems with these features to possible solutions.