EVST 3031 - Sustainable Development

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Sustainable development, with its promise of equitable, environmentally sensitive economic growth, has been hailed by some as a promising alternative to conventional development strategies which are argued to emphasize economic growth at the expense of environmental stewardship or income parity. Others contend that sustainable development is at best an impossibility, and at worst an ideology that prevents the poor from improving their quality of life and allows citizens, businesses, and governments to brand themselves as environmentally friendly without fundamentally changing their practices. This course explores the myriad debates surrounding sustainable development and explores current strategies for implementing sustainable development at the state, national, and international levels, including green national income accounting, voluntary sustainability standards and certification systems for businesses, and global efforts to mitigate climate change while improving livelihoods in poor countries. Students will evaluate theoretical and empirical critiques of sustainable development as well as arguments and case studies suggesting that the concept can be implemented in beneficial ways.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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