For students attending the course Sustainable Health and Development course code 4GB005
In this course, students will deepen their understanding of sustainable health and sustainable development. They will analyse the interrelationship of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and building on earlier courses, students will explore how global sustainability challenges—such as climate change, extreme poverty, inequality, and antimicrobial resistance—affect health, health systems, and healthcare.
Syllabus
The course will progress students’ learning on the critical role of multisectoral collaboration and global health diplomacy in advancing sustainable health and development. Students will assess real-world examples of how collaboration between sectors—such as government, civil society, and the private sector—contributes to improved health outcomes and supports progress toward the SDGs. Systems thinking, introduced in previous coursework, will be applied to propose holistic solutions to these complex wicked problems.
Students will evaluate the ethical implications of interventions aimed at addressing sustainability challenges, focusing on promoting equity and avoiding unintended harm. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to propose strategies that not only address global issues but do so in ethically responsible and equitable ways, ensuring sustainable health and development for all.
Schedule
Will be published 2 weeks before course starts.
Course evaluation and course analysis
Course evaluation and course analysis will be published one month after the end of course.
Contact information
Carla Sturm
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