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Sustainability Science is basically defined as an interdisciplinary area that tries to understand the dynamic interaction between nature and society. The course mainly focuses on the genesis and principles of Sustainability Science, its central elements, goals, structure and its growth as a new emerging discipline across the globe. The course also explains the concept and evolution of sustainable development, sustainability indicators and the genesis of integrated holistic sustainable development indices by giving Indian Examples. The basic principles and concepts of Evergreen Revolution, Natural Resource Management at landscape level and participatory management are briefly discussed as an effective approach to Sustainable Development and to achieve SDGs by 2030. The course also provides an insight into age old Indian Ethics on natural environment, the use and abuse of natural resources through technology and the green technology. Course Credit 4 Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline
Overview
Syllabus
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Sustainability Science
BLOCK 1: INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Week 1
Principles, concept and Goals of Sustainable Development
Week 2
Global Challenges of sustainable Development and its pathways
BLOCK 2: SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
Week 3
Ecological foundation of Basic human needs
Week 4
Concept of Sustainability Science, SDGs
Week 5
Sustainability Indicators
BLOCK 3: APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Week 6
Natural Resource Management
Week 7
Landscape Ecology
Week 8
Watershed Management
Week 9
Participation in Policy and Planning
BLOCK 4: ECOLOGY, ECONOMICS AND ETHICS
Week 10
Human Resource Development and Eco-friendly lifestyle
Week 11
Education, Awareness and Environmental Ethics
Week 12
Moving towards Green Technology
