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There is increasing recognition that Earth’s systems are being transformed by human activity. This module will present the global interdependence of earth’s systems and human systems. The module begins with earth systems and environmental change, and concludes with theory and practice of economics and policy to manage, mitigate or adapt to environmental change. Five interrelated areas are covered: earth’s systems in the context of environmental change with a focus on climate change; sustainable development; natural resources management, ecological economics, and environmental policy.
The skills you will gain on this course will enable you to pursue a career in research through academia and work within the professional environmental field in Rwanda and abroad. Students successfully completing the course usually find employment as Environmentalist experts within environmental consultancies, industry or local government departments.