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Climate Change and Sustainability Course Overview

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What is the main focus of the course GEO217?

Understanding climate change impacts

Achieving sustainable development (correct)

Conducting leading-edge research

Exploring adaptation strategies

Which topic will be thoroughly discussed in the course?

Water security and agriculture

Ecosystems and ecosystem services (correct)

Climate change impacts

Leading-edge research

How much percentage does the term project contribute to the evaluation?

10% (correct)

15%

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25%

What will happen in the first two weeks of the term?

Organizing into teams Signup and view all the answers

What opportunity will students have at the end of the course?

Exploring issues in depth and tailoring learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of sustainable development?

Integration of economic, social, and environmental aspects Signup and view all the answers

According to the Brundtland Commission Report, what does sustainable development aim to achieve?

Meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs Signup and view all the answers

What does environmental sustainability aim to achieve?

Maintaining ecological integrity and keeping earth's environmental systems in balance Signup and view all the answers

What are the three dimensions of sustainability often described as?

Environmental, economic, and social Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between sustainability and sustainable development?

Sustainability is often thought of as a long-term goal, while sustainable development refers to the processes and pathways to achieve it Signup and view all the answers