Postgraduate CUR-SCP548-2023

People and Planet

Study the Sustainable Development Goals spearheaded by the United Nations. Highlight key Goals such as reducing inequalities and eliminating poverty. Assess the Goals' development, implementation and adoption across a variety of contexts.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

Start dates

29 May 2023
27 Nov 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

analyse and critically evaluate issues of justice and responsibility of the individual, the community, business and government in the light of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
analyse and synthesise expert information through the lenses of social, biological, cultural and economic interdependence of individual countries within the global community
analyse and critically evaluate the role of international collaboration and partnerships for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals
work individually and collaboratively to use, maintain and develop expert knowledge about sustainability in terms of theoretical, conceptual and methodological elements, showing intellectual independence, creativity and responsibility
communicate orally and in writing theoretical propositions, methodologies and findings in a way that is appropriate for audience and purpose
create innovative policy solutions through the application of research skills, practical experience and understanding beyond a single discipline.

Topics covered

- Introduction to Agenda 2030 - the Universal Global Goals and People and Planet
- Partnerships, engagement, systems thinking and transdisciplinarity
- No poverty; Zero hunger, Good health and wellbeing
- Quality education; Gender equality
- Clean water and sanitation; Peace, justice and strong institutions
- Affordable and clean energy
- Decent work and quality economic development; Industry and innovation
- Reduced inequalities; Responsible consumption and production
- Sustainable cities and communities; Climate action
- Life below water; Life on land
- Partnerships and means of implementation

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as Sustainable Development Goals.

This subject explores the development and implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals from a range of theoretical, policy and practical perspectives. It contextualises their adoption within an international, domestic and global context. Students will analyse and reflect on contemporary issues and discourse of sustainable development, international aid and technological progress, including issues of poverty, food security, healthy lives, quality education, gender equity, water availability, sustainable energy, emission reduction, productive employment, resilient infrastructure, reduction of inequality within and between countries, better human settlements, sustainable production and consumption, climate change action, sustainable use of oceans and terrestrial ecosystems, peaceful and inclusive societies and partnerships for sustainable development.

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