Methodology
In order to fulfil the learning objectives of this lesson, you will have to:
- Read texts about the definition of sustainability and its different
dimensions and indicators;
- Read a document on the Swiss MONET Indicators;
- Complete short exercises that make you think about sustainability in
its different dimensions;
- Read a text about the challenges of achieving sustainability due to
humankind's current impact on the Earth's capacity. For this you will
become familiar with the concepts of "ecological footprint" and
biocapacity;
- You will have to read some information and go through some animations
that show the different levels at which sustainability must be achieved;
- Finally, you will have to complete an exercise by reading a text of
Amartya Sen on sustainability and answering some questions on
it.
