Our society today is facing many challenges: climate change, hunger, inequality,… But what is the current state of these issues? How did we get here? How are all these challenges connected? And what are different possibilities to move towards a more sustainable future?
This course introduces learners to a variety of global challenges such as climate change, hunger, and inequality. It ensures students gain a comprehensive basis on each topic, see the interconnections between these challenges, and explores potential solutions. The course is supported by KULeuvenX and emphasizes critical thinking and data interpretation skills.
No prerequisites are necessary for this course. It is designed to be accessible to anyone interested in understanding global challenges and sustainable solutions.
This course is ideal for students, professionals, and anyone interested in understanding and solving global challenges through an informed and data-driven approach.
Learners can use the skills from this course to engage in informed discussions, contribute to policy making, participate in community-based environmental initiatives, or further their education in related fields. The ability to interpret complex data and understand the interconnectedness of global issues is invaluable in a wide array of professional settings.
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