PA5531: Global Sustainable Development in Practice
3 Credits
Introduction to the concept of global sustainable development, with a particular focus on the systems and institutions supporting and implementing development and the challenges associated with achieving positive development outcomes. The class will cover the Sustainable Development Goals and other key development indicators; explore theoretical concepts underpinning development practice including political economy and political ecology; provide critical insight into the institutions engaging in sustainable development including governments, NGOs, and international financial institutions; and consider ethical issues associated with working in the field of sustainable development.