Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENVI 3001
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Course ID
201091
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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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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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to explore sustainable development in the context of climate change. Sustainable development has emerged as the dominant approach to reconcile the goals of economic development, environmental quality and social equity. The approach is enshrined in the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with climate change constituting a key global challenge that affects all other SDGs. The course examines how the state, private sector and civil society interact at national and international levels to address climate change and sustainable development issues through better policy making and governance models and frameworks of sustainability.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain differences between government and governance, and the various ideas and meanings attached to the goal of sustainable development
  • Critically analyse policy-making processes in regard to sustainability issues
  • Apply effective written, verbal and team-based communication skills
  • Apply analytical, critical thinking and research skills to specific governance and sustainable development problems
  • Identify the complexity and operations of governance systems and processes on international, national and local levels

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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