Unit AN INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Course
Sustainable agriculture
Study-unit Code
A003211
Curriculum
Bioeconomia
Teacher
Antonio Boggia
Teachers
  • Antonio Boggia
  • Luisa Paolotti (Codocenza)
  • Lucia Rocchi (Codocenza)
Hours
  • 9 ore - Antonio Boggia
  • 9 ore (Codocenza) - Luisa Paolotti
  • 9 ore (Codocenza) - Lucia Rocchi
CFU
3
Course Regulation
Coorte 2024
Offered
2024/25
Learning activities
A scelta dello studente
Area
A scelta dello studente
Academic discipline
AGR/01
Type of study-unit
Opzionale (Optional)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents

This course introduces the concept of sustainable development. It transfers information and knowledge useful for any kind of university degree, considering that sustainability is at present the common basis for every human activity, in accordance with the 17 goals of the United Nations Agenda 2030.
Reference texts

Jeffrey D. Sachs, L'era dello sviluppo sostenibile, Università Bocconi Editore, 2015. ISBN: 8883502310.

Paolo Quadrino, L' agenda 2030 sul banco, WinScuola editore, 2022. ISBN: 1280094079.
Educational objectives

The course aims to transfer knowledge on the multidimensional and multidisciplinary nature of the concept of sustainable development, its relations with human activities and with the goals of Agenda 2030.
Prerequisites

None
Teaching methods

Lectures, multidisciplinary seminars, practical lessons
Other information

Course available to all students of the University
Learning verification modality

The exam is a written multiple choice test, to be held online with the UNIPG LibrEOL platform
Extended program

1) Sustainable development: origin and evolution of the concept
-Origin of the concept
-The fundamental stages of international politics
-The multidimensional nature of sustainable development
2) Meaning and principles of sustainable development
-The dimensions of sustainable development
- The basic principles of sustainable development
-Sustainability and circular economy
3) The goals for sustainable development of the United Nations Agenda 2030
- Introduction to the Agenda 2030
-Analysis of the 17 goals and their targets
4) Sustainable development and institutions: sustainability at the University of Perugia
- University organization for sustainability
- Goals and actions
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
Goal 4: Quality Education
Goal 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
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