This module introduces students to the fundamental concept of sustainability and its various applications in society. Students will learn about essential sustainability competencies that serve as tools throughout the course.

Students explore sustainability problems at different scales, from political to community levels, identifying direct and indirect causes and effects. The module introduces systems thinking tools as a method for addressing complex sustainability challenges.

This module explores diverse cultural understandings of sustainability and how personal values influence perspectives and behaviors. Students learn to recognize different viewpoints and biases in sustainability contexts.

This module focuses on how communication can bridge different worldviews to solve sustainability problems. Students learn effective ways to facilitate dialogue and cooperation among diverse stakeholders.

Students learn to envision future scenarios using forecasting, backcasting, and scenario development techniques. The module provides practical tools for future planning and implementation of sustainability initiatives.

Students develop action plans for their personal sustainability projects, learning to identify implementation limitations and assess problem-solving feasibility.

This concluding module focuses on reflecting upon sustainability competencies and their practical application in achieving sustainable change. Students evaluate how they've integrated these skills into their personal projects.