The course reinforces the concept of economic, environmental, social and cultural sustainability and how this can bring forth resilient societies. With conflicting human systems (knowledge, education, language, etc.) imposed by globalization, the challenge for many developing countries like Papua New Guinea is how to integrate these systems to achieve a sustainable society. The course also reinforces the significance of Global Goals which are also known as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and what these implies for Papua New Guinea and Melanesia. As part of the process of establishing resilient societies, the course will also talk about actions that communities could take to be resilient and in the process introduces the work of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
The content of this course attempts to review the interdependent relationships that exist in the natural environment. This is done through a reflection on how life exists and thrives on planet Earth, recycling of nutrients to support biodiversity and a closer look at how they function within their ecosystems. The course also explores environmental problems and their causes, various strategies to deal with these problems, and ways to live sustainably. It further explores the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and what PNG and Melanesia can do to achieve these including discussion of the work of Forest Stewardship Council. The course enables students to develop problem solving skills and their capacity to apply relevant knowledge systems, practices and technology towards developing a sustainable society.
The content of this course attempts to review the interdependent relationships that exist in the natural environment. This is done through a reflection on how life exists and thrives on planet Earth, recycling of nutrients to support biodiversity and a closer look at how they function within their ecosystems. The course also explores environmental problems and their causes, various strategies to deal with these problems, and ways to live sustainably. It further explores the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and what PNG and Melanesia can do to achieve these including discussion of the work of Forest Stewardship Council. The course enables students to develop problem solving skills and their capacity to apply relevant knowledge systems, practices and technology towards developing a sustainable society.