This course will introduce a number of current and emerging social and environmental issues facing the Caribbean today, which have implications for climate change. It will begin with an overview of environments and ecosystems, and a discussion of the inter-connections between human and natural systems. There will be a focus on the priority issues of concern for small island developing states, in particular the vulnerability that results from the concentration of population, industries, and infrastructure in the coastal zone. Particular attention will be paid to sustainable development and the various international regional and national governance mechanisms designed to achieve sustainability and environmental management goals.
Weekly quizzes administered online will constitute 5% of the course mark
Participation in online learning forums 5%
In-course assessments 10 %
