Overview

This module will introduce the concept of sustainable development from global to local scale using thematic workshops and an exploration of effectively protecting the environment promoting equitable flourishing communities and responsible economic development. Based on extensive case studies of sustainability it gives you the opportunity to engage with current, challenging debates relating to Sustainability. Examination of contested discourses of power, community and place-based distinctiveness draw upon ideals of social and environmental justice and responsible growth.

The development of the concept of sustainability will be examined in a general introduction to the changing population, resource technological and development debate.   The economic theories relating to the wise management of natural resource will be explored along with the notion of governance for sustainable development involving international actors as well as exploring the relationships between TNC’s and Campaigning groups.   To examine strategic economic activity within the scope of sustainability theoretical discussion of several contexts will be examined in detail e.g., Local Food Initiatives, Sustainable Tourism, Sustainable Agriculture. This module will also explore UN SD Goals and the Welsh Government Future Wellbeing Goals and how these have been variously applied from global to local scale through different contexts through charters and protocols in a range of themed contexts.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Threshold (Standard Pass: D– to D+) a.No major omissions or inaccuracies in the deployment of information/skills. b.Some grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. c.Integration of theory/practice/information present intermittently in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. d.Use of primary literature.

-good -Good (Average to high standard Pass: C– to B+)a. Much or most of the relevant information and skills accurately displayed. b Good/adequate grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. c.Good/fair integration of theory/practice/information in the pursuit of the assessed work's objectives.d.Evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.e. Critical use of primary and other literature cited in the lecture.

-excellent -Excellent (Excellent standard First Class: A– to A**) a.An outstanding performance, exceptionally able. b.The relevant information accurately deployed. c.Excellent grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practice elements. d.Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives.e.Strong evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills. f.Critical use of literature beyond that cited in the lecture.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply field research techniques such as conducting audits, visioning, and local consultations with key stakeholders, understanding human impact and the use of secondary data to develop integrated strategic and sustainable place based and /or area and regional action plans and visions.

• Apply scientific knowledge and socio-economic understanding to the wise management of several types of resources at community and /or global and local scale by leveraging methods and tools for the managing and monitoring of sustainability, e.g., water

• Explain the origin of the theory of sustainable development and appreciate the differing geographical contexts where and how this notion of development may be applied.

• Synthesise lecture based and field-based evidence of specific contexts of sustainable resource management e.g., Business, and social enterprise, Micro-energy development, Responsible Tourism, and application of concept of Eco systems services