Fundamentals of Sustainability
About This Course
This course on the fundamentals of sustainability provides a comprehensive introduction to key concepts and principles essential for understanding and implementing sustainable practices. It begins with an overview of sustainability and sustainable development, highlighting the need to balance environmental, social, and economic considerations.
The course delves into life cycle thinking/approach and the circular economy, emphasising the interconnectedness of environmental and social impacts, and the need for reuse, recycling, and remanufacturing. Finally, participants are introduced to sustainable resource management, covering topics such as energy and water efficiency and waste management. The course emphasises practical approaches to implementing sustainable practices in everyday life, promoting a green lifestyle that minimises environmental impact and fosters sustainability.
What You'll Learn
• Discuss the importance of life cycle approach and circular economy for sustainability
• Apply life cycle thinking/approach
• Explain sustainable resource management
• Identify methods/tools for sustainable resource management
Entry Requirements
GCE N level certification or current working professional