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865-0010-01L 3 Credits NDS D-GESS
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Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change

Lecturers & Examiners: Jasmine Neve
Only for MAS in Development and Cooperation.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:12

Abstract

Degradation of the environment and non-sustainable use of natural resources, including land, water, forests and biodiversity is threatening individual livelihoods as well as local, national and international economies. This lecture series will address conflicts related to unsustainable resource use and discuss trade-offs between environmental sustainability and economic development.

Objective

The student will be able to - describe the current status and threats of natural resource use and environmental degradation - portray the management of natural resources such as land, forest, water, and biodiversity in different contexts and discuss the key challenges in each sector - examine the implications of climate change on development and the sustainable management of natural resources - analyze conflicts and trade-offs between natural resource use and economic development - discuss the global priorities relating to human-induced changes to the environment, and how these can be met

General Information

Language
English
Levels
NDS
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change
Termine n.V. Ort: CLD
No time listed 40 h semesterly

Offered In

  • MAS in Development and Cooperation (The compulsory courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Development and Cooperation and for qualified employees with at least two years experience in development cooperation and a Master's level or equivalent level of education as recognized by ETH. PhD students doing empirical research in development cooperation may be admitted "sur Dossier". The elective courses are open to master students of the ETH with registration/ waiting list. MAS students do have priority.)