This course offers a comprehensive
introduction to the fundamental principles of sustainability. It establishes a
solid foundation by exploring pivotal concepts and globally recognized
frameworks that are indispensable for advancing sustainability practices.
MODULE 1: Introduction to Sustainability
At its core, sustainability seeks to
integrate environmental health, social equity, and economic viability,
addressing challenges to achieve a balanced and enduring coexistence. Embracing
sustainable practices enables us to pursue a future characterized by
environmental health, social equity, and economic prosperity for both present
and future generations.
- Recognize the profound significance of sustainability and its
relevance in our modern world.
- Discover the three pillars of sustainability, encompassing
environmental, social, and economic dimensions.
- Explore the historical evolution of sustainability, tracing its
path as it integrates environmental, social, and economic considerations
over time.
MODULE 2: Global Environmental
Challenges
Global environmental challenges represent
some of the most critical and urgent issues facing humanity today.
Understanding these challenges is essential for developing effective strategies
to mitigate their impacts.
- Ascertain the key areas of concern in global environmental
challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and pollution.
- Discover the causes and factors contributing to these
challenges.
- Explore the potential solutions and strategies for mitigating
these challenges.
- Acknowledge the wide-ranging effects and impacts of these
challenges.
MODULE 3: Sustainable Development Goals
The three pillars of
sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—are deeply intertwined with
the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each SDG addresses
aspects of at least one of these sustainability pillars.
- Discover the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Explore the integration of Environmental, Social, and Economic
considerations within the SDGs.
