The course will introduce students to the main tenets of sustainable development and the relationship with principles of sustainable environmental management. Students will engage in debates on current environmental concerns such as the international climate agenda. They will learn how to raise awareness among youth about sustainable development, support the formation of youth environmental networks and advocate for youth participation in environmental decision-making.
Competencies:
YDWCYP0614: Design, develop and support the implementation of community youth development programmes
YDWCYP0564: Apply advanced advocacy skills
YDWCYP0714: Manage the promotion of healthy lifestyles among youth
YDWCYP0744: Design, develop and support the implementation of programmes to enable young people to address their circumstances
YDWCYP0764: Design, develop and support the implementation of new opportunities for the development of young people
YDWCYP0373: Promote environmental protection and sustainable development
YDWCYP0493: Work as an effective and reflective practitioner
