Outlines the structure and expectations of the Environmental Growth and Sustainability II course at EPFL, focusing on group projects and evaluation criteria.
Delves into growth with finite resources, discussing the Club of Rome's report, resource management through prices, and challenges of resource depletion.
Emphasizes the role of individual and collective actions in achieving sustainability through the Sustainable Development Goals and the successes of the Millennium Development Goals.
Explores the transition from IPAT to sustainability, focusing on ecosystem services, biosphere integrity, Impact Inequality, SDGs, Doughnut economy, and GDP growth.
Covers the transition from sustainable development to planetary boundaries, exploring weak and strong sustainability concepts, international agendas, and global socio-economic trends.
Explores the correlation between infrastructure quality and economic growth, emphasizing the need for global investment in sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
Explores the origins and principles of sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental protection and social equity.
Explores the historical evolution of sustainability and human impact on nature, emphasizing the importance of integrating social and environmental considerations in sustainability efforts.
Discusses sustainability through the Three Horizons framework, emphasizing the need for community-level actions and a new societal narrative for ecological transformation.
