Climate and Sustainability

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENVI 2010
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Course ID
206874
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course provides a critical overview of sustainable development and what this requires of government, business and society (including local communities, institutions, and non-governmental organisations), particularly in the context of a changing climate. The interdisciplinary examination aims to highlight the need for a balance between environmental, economic, and social dimensions (the three pillars) of sustainable development. 

  • The Challenge Of A Changing Climate
  • Introduction To Sustainability
  • Sustainability Under Climate Change

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the scientific basis of Earth’s climate system and assess the evidence for climate change and its impacts on ecosystems, ecosystem services, and the human systems that support sustainability
  • Summarise key sustainability concepts, and critically examine how sustainable development is incorporated and assessed across environmental, social, and economic dimensions
  • Evaluate current progress toward sustainability in environmental systems, businesses and industries, and societies, with reference to both Australian and international contexts
  • Apply knowledge of key climate change and sustainability concepts to critically assess and clearly explain strategies that advance sustainability, with attention to the environmental, business, and societal pillars.

Assessment

Persuasive Piece, Essay, Short Response Questions