Outline
Outline
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What you'll learn
- apply interdisciplinary concepts and methods to understanding the environmental, social and economic aspects of development and change; extend the boundaries of knowledge about climate change
- think creatively to generate innovative solutions to economic, social and environmental challenges
- access, evaluate and synthesise information from various disciplines and integrate in order to assess human and environmental outcomes
- communicate effectively for the development of policy solutions that support sustainable development
- use of current technologies when applied to finding information and making decisions about sustainable development
- utilise lifelong learning skills and strategies for understanding the impact of change on human activities and the ecology
- describe the global context of the need for a change to sustainable development; explore best international practices for finding solutions; apply these concepts within a regional/local environment.
- recognise the importance of cultural diversity, including indigenous perspectives, in understanding and responding to environmental and social challenges
- work both independently and in teams to find effective policies and ethical solutions to environmental and social issues; show leadership as a professional practitioner or collaborator.