Introduction to Sustainable Development (IHU-2509)
The purpose of this course is to provide participants with greater knowledge in the field of sustainable development, enabling them to work based on Karlstad University’s vision: “We systematically promote social, economic, and environmentally sustainable societal development.” Humanity faces several significant challenges related to resources, the environment, and global justice. To address these challenges, goals for sustainable development have been formulated at various societal levels, from the global to the local, in both public and private contexts. Education plays a central role in achieving these goals.
Course objectives
After completing the course, the participant should be able to:
- Explain and discuss sustainable development and societal transformation and what it means for development of humanity´s and the planet’s.
- Be familiar with some of the environmental problems and resource challenges that humanity faces at a broader level.
- Discuss mental barriers that exist to accepting scientific facts in this field and how to address them in education.
- Identify the need for actions both individually and at the university level to contribute to a sustainable societal transformation.
- Identify areas for improvement and propose development opportunities to strengthen the area of sustainable development in undergraduate education, in a subject, program, course or other relevant areas of work.
Course Literature
Course literature, articles and electronic resources will be provided by the course coordinator.
Target Group
Schedule
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2025-09-25 13:00-16:00 Meeting 1
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2025-10-09 09:00-12:00 Meeting 2
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2025-10-23 13:00-16:00 Meeting 3
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2025-11-06 13:00-16:00 Examinations
Contribute to SUHF:s guidelines
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Helén Williams
Teresa Berglund
Avit Bhowmik