Recently the world's urban population reached 50 per cent of the world's total, and by 2050 this will likely increase to two thirds. While cities are hubs of innovation and culture, they also use over two-thirds of global energy and produce around 70% carbon emissions, as well as other forms of air pollution. Cities also use vast quantities of fresh water and materials which in turn creates solid, liquid wastes, airborne pollution, affecting human health and destroying natural systems.

This module seeks to convey an advanced level of understanding of the sustainable development challenges facing humanity in general, and cities in particular.

Upon successful completion, you'll receive:

• Two PD points (stackable for credit towards postgraduate courses in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban & Regional Planning) and a Certificate of Achievement* 

You may wish to continue on to Sustainability and Cities - Core Topics.

Delivery mode

Online

Start date

Monday 1 March 2021

Applications close

TBC

Duration

4 weeks: Monday 1 March – Sunday 28 March 2021

Effort

50 hours
3-hour online class per week, plus reading hours

Academic Lead

Adjunct Professor Bill Grace

Cost

$1,017 inc. GST*

Critical information summary

URBDM501 Sustainability and Cities - An Introduction