Abstract

This subject critically examines the key issues and links between economic development and sustainable development in a global context, using case studies in Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region. It looks at the complex interactions between the major social, environmental and economic dimensions including the variable nature of the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

The three major dimensions to our livelihoods in a global environment: the world's population, the natural environment, and economic developmentThe complex interactions between the major social, environmental and economic dimensionsStrategies for managing the interactions and tensions between the social, economic and environmental dimensions.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
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have an in-depth understanding of the three major dimensions to our livelihoods in a global environment: the world's population, the natural environment, and economic development
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be able to analyse and coherently discuss complex interactions between the major social, environmental and economic dimensions
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be able to critically analyse the main debates and rationales associated with use and protection of natural resources
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be able to analyse and appraise the range of strategies being implemented globally that seek to balance human development with natural resource management;
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be able to actively contribute to analytical conversations on key global environmental issues