GE90141: Human Geography and Sustainable Development

The module GE90141: Human Geography and Sustainable Development equips Master’s students with advanced knowledge and analytical skills to understand the interactions between human societies, space, environment, and development processes. It examines how social, economic, political, and cultural activities shape geographical spaces and influence sustainable development at local, regional, and global scales.

The module addresses contemporary challenges such as climate change, urbanization, population growth, migration, environmental degradation, resource conflicts, and social inequalities, emphasizing the need for integrated and sustainable solutions. It provides theoretical and practical perspectives for analysing relationships between people, places, and the environment, with particular relevance to Africa and Rwanda.

Key themes include population dynamics, urban and rural development, governance, livelihoods, land use, environmental management, globalization, and climate change adaptation. The module promotes sustainable development principles aligned with the SDGs and prepares students to contribute to policy formulation, environmental planning, community development, and sustainable resource management through case studies and applied research.