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Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:29:01
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 , WBZ
- Frequency
- Every two years
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change
Wednesday 08:30-12:00
Room: CLD A1
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No time listed | 40 h semesterly |
Offered In
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MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development (The compulsory courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development 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.)
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